Uses
Edible uses
Notes
Seed[4]. No more details are given, but the seeds are quite small and woody, looking rather less than edible[K].
An edible oil is obtained from the seed[8].Fruit
Unknown part
Seed
Material uses
The powdered bark has been used as a toothpowder to preserve the gums and keep the teeth white[8]. An oil obtained from the seed burns well and can be used in lighting[8]. A red dye can be obtained from the bark mixed with cedar ashes[3]. The branches are pliable, they are used as rims in basket making[9][3]. The stem wood is very tough and flexible[10].
Plants can be grown as a tall ground cover for colonising large areas. The cultivar 'Flaviramea' has been recommended[11].Unknown part
Medicinal uses(Warning!)
The bark and the root bark are analgesic, astringent, febrifuge, purgative, slightly stimulant and tonic[8][6][3]. Drying the bark removes its tendency to purge[6]. A decoction has been used in the treatment of headaches, diarrhoea, coughs, colds and fevers[3]. Externally, the decoction has been used as a wash for sore eyes, styes and other infections and also to treat skin complaints such as poison ivy rash and ulcers[3]. The bark shavings have been applied as a dressing on wounds to stop the bleeding[3]. A poultice of the soaked inner bark, combined with ashes, has been used to alleviate pain[3].
The plant is said to have cured hydrophobia[8].Unknown part
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Ground cover
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Cuttings of half-ripe side shoots, July/August in a frame. Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, taken with a heel if possible, autumn in a cold frame. High percentage[15].
Layering of new growth in June/July. Takes 9 months[15].Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Cornus sericea. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.
Cultivation
Plants are hardy to about -35°c[18]. A rampant suckering shrub[16]. A number of cultivars have been developed for their ornamental value[19]. This species is closely allied to C. alba[20]. The flowers are very attractive to bees[17].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[7].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Cornus sericea. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Cornus sericea.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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References
- ? 1.01.1 Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (1976-00-00)
- ? 2.02.1 Yanovsky. E. Food Plants of the N. American Indians. Publication no. 237. U.S. Depf of Agriculture. ()
- ? 3.003.013.023.033.043.053.063.073.083.093.103.113.123.13 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
- ? 4.04.14.2 Turner. N. J. and Szczawinski. A. Edible Wild Fruits and Nuts of Canada. National Museum of Natural Sciences (1978-00-00)
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- ? 6.06.16.26.36.4 Schofield. J. J. Discovering Wild Plants - Alaska, W. Canada and the Northwest. ()
- ? 7.07.17.27.37.47.5 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
- ? 8.08.18.28.38.48.58.68.7 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
- ? 9.09.19.2 Turner. N. J. Plants in British Columbian Indian Technology. British Columbia Provincial Museum ISBN 0-7718-8117-7 (1979-00-00)
- ? 10.010.1 Craighead. J., Craighead. F. and Davis. R. A Field Guide to Rocky Mountain Wildflowers The Riverside Press ISBN 63-7093 (1963-00-00)
- ? 11.011.1 Thomas. G. S. Plants for Ground Cover J. M. Dent & Sons ISBN 0-460-12609-1 (1990-00-00)
- ? 12.012.112.2 McMillan-Browse. P. Hardy Woody Plants from Seed. Grower Books ISBN 0-901361-21-6 (1985-00-00)
- ? Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W. The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation. Athens Ga. Varsity Press ISBN 0942375009 (1987-00-00)
- ? 14.014.114.214.3 Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 4. Thompson and Morgan. (1990-00-00)
- ? 15.015.1 Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (1948-00-00)
- ? 16.016.1 F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
- ? 17.017.1 International Bee Research Association. Garden Plants Valuable to Bees. International Bee Research Association. (1981-00-00)
- ? Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Shrubs. Pan Books ISBN 0-330-30258-2 (1989-00-00)
- ? Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray ISBN 0-7195-5043-2 (1992-00-00)
- ? 20.020.1 Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray (1981-00-00)
- ? Fernald. M. L. Gray's Manual of Botany. American Book Co. (1950-00-00)
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