Status:
valid
Authors:
P.L.Chiu
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Hangzhou Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 8: 114. 1981
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248076
Common Names
- Celastrus hypoleucoides
- White-barked Staff Vine
- Hypoleucoides Staff Vine
Description
Celastrus hypoleucoides (also called White-barked Celastrus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading habit and small, white flowers. It is native to China, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Celastrus hypoleucoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Celastrus hypoleucoides has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celastrus hypoleucoides is a shrub native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Celastrus hypoleucoides
Celastrus hypoleucoides is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in the tropical forests and shrubbery of the region.
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
Pao Ling Chiu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.Chiu' in the authors string.