Cornus wilsoniana

Cornus wilsoniana, called ghost dogwood or Wilson's dogwood, is species of Cornus native to central and southeastern China.[2] A tree typically 5 to 10 m, rarely reaching 40 m, it has leaves with white undersides, profuse white flowers in May, and striking grey–green mottled bark on mature specimens.[3] The purplish‑black fruit are harvested for vegetable oil, the leaves are used for fodder, and the timber is valued for tools and furniture. Its well-shaped crown and attractive bark has led to proposals that it be developed as a street tree.[4]

Cornus wilsoniana
Leaves
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Cornales
Family: Cornaceae
Genus: Cornus
Subgenus: Cornus subg. Kraniopsis
Species:
C. wilsoniana
Binomial name
Cornus wilsoniana
Synonyms[2]
List
    • Cornus fordii Hemsl.
    • Cornus kweichowensis H.L.Li
    • Swida wilsoniana (Wangerin) Soják

References
  1. Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 6: 97 (1908)
  2. "Cornus wilsoniana Wangerin". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  3. "Cornus wilsoniana Wangerin". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  4. "光皮梾木 guang pi lai mu". Flora of China. efloras.org. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
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