Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
cuneatus
ID:
593352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rehder & E.H.Wilson) C.Y.Cheng & T.C.Kao

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 45(3): 117 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592684

Common Names

  • Cuneatus Bittersweet
  • Ceylon Climbing Bittersweet
  • Ceylon Climbing Staff-Tree

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Synonyms

  • Celastrus articulatus cuneatus Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Celastrus orbiculatus cuneatus (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) Wuzhi [unknown]
  • Celastrus orbiculatus microphyllus Loes. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Celastrus cuneatus is used as a source of food for birds, as a shade tree, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celastrus cuneatus 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 cuneatus 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 cuneatus

Celastrus cuneatus is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist forests and along streams and rivers.

Celastrus cuneatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celastrus cuneatus?

Celastrus cuneatus

What are the common names of Celastrus cuneatus?

Wedge-Leaved Staff Vine

What is the natural habitat of Celastrus cuneatus?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2707471: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.
Cheng Jingrong (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Cheng' in the authors string.
Tso Ching Kao (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Kao' in the authors string.