Cornus officinalis
Cornus officinalis Siebold & Zucc.
Cornus officinalis, the Japanese cornel or Japanese cornelian cherry, is a species of flowering plant in the dogwood family Cornaceae.
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Cornus officinalis, the Japanese cornel or Japanese cornelian cherry, is a species of flowering plant in the dogwood family Cornaceae. Despite its name, it is native to China and Korea as well as Japan. It is not to be confused with C.
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mas, which is also known as the Cornelian cherry. It is not closely related to the true cherries of the genus Prunus.
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Life cycle
From seed to productSeed & germination
The plant is propagated mainly by **seed**: sow fresh or pre-treated seed in loose, moist soil and keep it evenly damp; germination follows within a few weeks.
Seedling & growth
Seedlings establish, forming leaves and roots; growth rate depends on light and moisture.
Flowering
The plant blooms with **bright yellow flowers, March–April**; pollination is by insects and wind.
Fruiting & harvest
After flowering the plant sets fruit and seed; **red ripe fruits picked September–November**.
Uses
- It is not to be confused with C.
Habitat & conservation
Despite its name, it is native to China and Korea as well as Japan.
Conservation
Cornus officinalis has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Cornus officinalis — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Cornus officinalis — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q728125 — Wikidata,