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Cornus paucinervis

Scientific Name: Cornus paucinervis

Family: Cornaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cornus paucinervis

Also known as Poor-nerved Dogwood, Cornus paucinervis is a species of dogwood native to China.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a woody shrub.
  • The plant produces tiny drupes, which are described as edible in other Cornus species.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cornus paucinervis Hance
  • Family: Cornaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Cornus quinquinervis Franch. (Note: The provided text indicates Cornus paucinervis is a synonym of Cornus quinquinervis.)
    • Swida paucinervis (Sojk)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to China.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A small deciduous shrub with a low, broad form.
  • Typically grows to 1-3 (sometimes 4) meters tall.
  • Young branches are green.
  • Bark is blackish gray and smooth.
  • Green leaves are small and narrow.
  • Flowers are creamy-white and appear in the summer, featuring a cruciform shape, and grow in umbelliform cyme inflorescences.

Additional Information

  • The plant is hardy and perennial.

Further Resources

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Catalogue of Life China, 2013 Annual Checklist
  • ICRA (International Cultivar Registration Authority)
  • Tropicos
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Wikispecies