What are the alternative names and elegant names of Cornus officinalis
Cornus officinalis is a deciduous tree plant, and its ripe fruit is a traditional Chinese medicine. It is produced from East China to the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, growing on shaded and moist stream banks at an altitude of 400-1500 m, at forest edges or in forests. It is also distributed in Japan and Korea.
Alternative names of Cornus officinalis
Cornus officinalis is a traditional Chinese medicine, with alternative names Shanyurou, Yaozhao, Zaopi, Shusuanzao, Rouzao, Shuozao, Jizu, Shizao, Yurou, Yaozhao, Tianmuzi, Shanyurou, Shizao'er.
Morphological characteristics of Cornus officinalis
Cornus officinalis is a deciduous tree or shrub, 4-10 m tall. Bark grayish brown, with opposite leaves, ovate-lanceolate or ovate-elliptic, flowers small, petals yellow.
Growth habits of Cornus officinalis
Cornus officinalis is a positive tree species of the warm temperate zone, with an optimum growth temperature of 20-30degC; growth is poor when it exceeds 35degC. It has strong cold resistance, can tolerate low temperatures, and grows well.
Cornus officinalis is relatively shade-tolerant but also likes sufficient light. It usually grows well in the middle and lower sections of mountain slopes, on shady slopes, sunny slopes, valleys, and both banks of rivers, and is generally distributed in areas at an altitude of 400-1800 m, among which 600-1300 m is more suitable.
Cornus officinalis should be planted in well-drained, organic-rich, fertile sandy loam. Clay should be mixed with an appropriate amount of river sand to increase drainage and aeration.
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