Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 13: 37 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592619
Common Names
- Celastrus aculeatus
- Aculeatus Bittersweet
- Spiny Bittersweet
Description
Celastrus aculeatus (also called the spiny celastrus, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It has a single, upright stem with lance-shaped leaves. Its flowers are small and yellow, and its fruits are small and red. It is found in moist temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Celastrus aculeatus is used to make furniture, paper, rope, and fuel. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Celastrus aculeatus has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celastrus aculeatus is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, requiring a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be grown in a well-draining, chunky potting mix, such as a mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Celastrus aculeatus
Celastrus aculeatus is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Celastrus aculeatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celastrus aculeatus?
Celastrus aculeatus
What are the common names of Celastrus aculeatus?
Spiny-Fruited Staff Vine
What is the natural habitat of Celastrus aculeatus?
Tropical and subtropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Celastrus genus
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,
Celastrus gemmata,
Celastrus glaucophyllus,
Celastrus grenadensis,
Celastrus hindsii,
Celastrus hirsutus,
Celastrus hookeri,
Celastrus hypoleucus,
Celastrus kusanoi,
Celastrus lenticellatus,
Celastrus madagascariensis,
Celastrus membranifolius,
Celastrus microcarpus,
Celastrus monospermoides,
Celastrus monospermus,
Celastrus novoguineensis,
Celastrus orbiculatus,
Celastrus panamensis,
Celastrus paniculatus,
Celastrus pringlei,
Celastrus punctatus,
Celastrus richii,
Celastrus rosthornianus,
Celastrus scandens,
Celastrus stephanotiifolius,
Celastrus stylosus,
Celastrus subspicatus,
Celastrus tonkinensis,
Celastrus vaniotii,
Celastrus virens,
Celastrus vulcanicolus,
Celastrus hypoleucoides,
Celastrus franchetianus,
Celastrus strigillosa,
Celastrus obovatifolius,
Celastrus yuloensis,
Celastrus oblanceifolius,
Celastrus rugosus,
Celastrus homaliifolius,
Celastrus zhejiangensis,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,