Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
593312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv. & F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Trans. Philos. Soc. Victoria 1: 41 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592644

Common Names

  • Celastrus australis
  • Australis Bittersweet
  • Southern Bittersweet

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Description

Celastrus australis (also called 'Southern Celastrus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Australia. It is a deciduous shrub with alternate, oblong leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in temperate forests, often growing on the ground or on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Celastrus australis 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 australis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celastrus australis 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 australis

Celastrus australis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Celastrus australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celastrus australis?

Celastrus australis

What are the common names of Celastrus australis?

Southern Staff Vine

What is the natural habitat of Celastrus australis?

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,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:160214-1: Based on the initial data import