Cornus schindleri
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NameCornus schindleri
Scientific NameCornus schindleri subsp. poliophylla (C.K.Schneid. & Wangerin) Q.Y.Xiang
Plant FamilyCornaceae
Natural HabitatThis plant is found on mountainsides, specifically above Jegeding in Yunnan, De Qin County, China, at an elevation of 2900 meters, growing in mixed coniferous forests.
Parts Usedbark
Medicinal Actionsastringent
Traditional UsesWhile specific traditional medicinal uses for Cornus schindleri are not detailed in the provided information, other species within the Cornus genus are traditionally used for their astringent properties, often from the bark, to treat fevers, diarrhea, and as a tonic.
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Rarityuncommon
Description
Cornus schindleri subsp. poliophylla is a woody plant characterized by slender, branching stems and simple, opposite leaves. The leaves are typically ovate to lanceolate with entire margins, as observed in the herbarium specimen.
