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Bentham's cornel
Scientific Name: Cornus capitata
Family: Cornaceae
Category: Dicot
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Bentham's Cornel (Cornus capitata)
Bentham's Cornel, scientifically known as Cornus capitata, is a stunning dogwood species appreciated for its beauty and ornamental value.
Common Names
- Bentham's Cornel
- Evergreen Dogwood
- Himalayan Flowering Dogwood
- Himalayan Strawberry Tree
- Bentham's Dogwood
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cornus capitata
- Family: Cornaceae
- Synonyms:
- Benthamia capitata
- Benthamia fragifera
- Benthamidia capitata
- Dendrobenthamia capitata
- Benthamida capitata
Distribution and Habitat
Cornus capitata is native to:
- Western China
- Bhutan
- Northern Myanmar
- India (lowlands along the Himalayas)
It was introduced to Britain in 1825.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a showy shrub or small tree.
- Mature trees can reach up to 50 feet in height (approximately 15 meters), though some sources list a mature height of 3-4.5m.
- It can be evergreen or semi-evergreen, depending on the climate.
- It has a bushy, spreading habit.
- It produces masses of waxy, buttercup-shaped flowers.
- It bears large, sulfur-yellow "flowers" and crimson 1-2cm fruit.