Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
cmp
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 73: 197 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592748
Common Names
- Hooker's Bittersweet
- Hooker's Climbing Bittersweet
- Hooker's Climbing Staff-Tree
Description
Celastrus hookeri (also called 'Hooker's 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 hookeri is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-tumor properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Celastrus hookeri is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celastrus hookeri is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Celastrus hookeri
Celastrus hookeri is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist forests and along streams and rivers.
Celastrus hookeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celastrus hookeri?
Celastrus hookeri
What is the common name of Celastrus hookeri?
Hooker's Bittersweet
What is the natural habitat of Celastrus hookeri?
Eastern North America
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,