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Japanese Dogwood

Cornus kousa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Slovenia and United States.

🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Cornales (Cornales)
Family
Cornaceae
Genus
Cornus
Species
Cornus kousa (Japanese Dogwood)

Names in Other Languages

French cornouiller kousa
German japanischer Blumen-Hartriegel

Similar Species in Cornus

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Alternate-Leaf Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
Least Concern
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Bloodtwig dogwood
Cornus sanguinea
Least Concern
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Blackfruit Dogwood
Cornus sessilis
Least Concern
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Gray Dogwood
Cornus racemosa
Not Evaluated
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Kinnikinnik
Cornus amomum
Least Concern
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Lepage's dogwood
Cornus lepagei
Not Evaluated
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Narrow-Leaved Dogwood
Cornus obliqua
Least Concern
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Alaska Bunchberry
Cornus unalaschkensis
Not Evaluated
View all species in Cornus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Dogwood?
The scientific name of Japanese Dogwood is Cornus kousa. It belongs to the genus Cornus.
What is the conservation status of Japanese Dogwood?
Japanese Dogwood (Cornus kousa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese Dogwood live?
Japanese Dogwood is found in Distributed across Slovenia and United States.. Countries include Slovenia, United States.
What family does Japanese Dogwood belong to?
Japanese Dogwood (Cornus kousa) belongs to the genus Cornus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cornaceae.
Is Japanese Dogwood endangered?
No, Japanese Dogwood (Cornus kousa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Japanese Dogwood belong to?
Japanese Dogwood (Cornus kousa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Dogwood?
The closest relatives of Japanese Dogwood in the genus Cornus include Alaska Bunchberry, Alternate-Leaf Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood, Blackfruit Dogwood, Gray Dogwood.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cornus — 20 Species

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Alaska Bunchberry
Cornus unalaschkensis
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Alternate-Leaf Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
LC 🐾
Bloodtwig dogwood
Cornus sanguinea
LC 🐾
Blackfruit Dogwood
Cornus sessilis
LC 🐾
Gray Dogwood
Cornus racemosa
NE
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Japanese Dogwood
Cornus kousa
LC
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Kinnikinnik
Cornus amomum
LC 🐾
Lepage's dogwood
Cornus lepagei
NE 🐾
Narrow-Leaved Dogwood
Cornus obliqua
LC 🐾
Red-osier dogwood, red willow
Cornus sericea
NE 🐾
Stiff Dogwood
Cornus foemina
LC 🐾
Rough-leaf Dogwood
Cornus drummondii
LC 🐾
Round-Leaf Dogwood
Cornus rugosa
LC 🐾
Spanish Dogwood
Cornus iberica
DD 🐾
Smooth Dogwood
Cornus glabrata
LC 🐾
Pacific Dogwood
Cornus nuttallii
LC 🐾
American Boxwood
Cornus florida
LC 🐾
Siberian Dogwood
Cornus alba
NE 🐾
Bentham's cornel
Cornus capitata
LC 🐾
Bunchberry
Cornus canadensis
NE
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