Cornus hongkongensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Cornales |
| Family: | Cornaceae |
| Genus: | Cornus |
| Subgenus: | Cornus subg. Syncarpea |
| Species: | C. hongkongensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Cornus hongkongensis (Hemsl.)
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Cornus hongkongensis (sometimes called Benthamidia hongkongensis, Dendrobenthamia hongkongensis,[3] or Hong Kong dogwood) is a species of evergreen dogwood in the family Cornaceae.[2][4] It is native to China, Laos, and Vietnam.[5] It grows to 15 meters in height and blooms in late spring to early summer, exhibiting an abundance of fragrant flowers. Because this species of dogwood also exhibits a range of minor differences in morphology due largely to geographic distribution, it has been divided into a number of subspecies.[5] It has been described as an excellent ornamental tree species.[6]
Etymology
[edit]Cornus means 'horn', and is a derivative of the ancient Latin name for the Cornelian cherry.[7]
Hongkongensis means 'from Hongkong'.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Cornus hongkongensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T130048470A146517204. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T130048470A146517204.en. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Cornus hongkongensis Hemsl". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "Dendrobenthamia hongkongensis" at International Plant Names Database. Last accessed 6 January 2014.
- ^ "Cornus hongkongensis Hemsl". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Cornus hongkongensis" at Flora of China. Last accessed 6 January 2014.
- ^ Yuan, Longyi; et al. (Oct 2013). Current Research and Prospect of Dendrobenthamia hongkongensis in China. Natural Resources (2158-706X) Vol. 4, Issue 5. pp. 435–440.
- ^ a b Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521866453 (hardback), ISBN 9780521685535 (paperback). pp 121, 203
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