Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
lenticellatus
ID:
593446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 67: 616 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592778

Common Names

  • Lenticellatus Bittersweet
  • Ceylon Climbing Bittersweet
  • Ceylon Climbing Staff-Tree

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Description

Celastrus lenticellatus (also called Lenticellate Celastrus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Laos and Vietnam. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Celastrus lenticellatus 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 lenticellatus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celastrus lenticellatus 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 lenticellatus

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

Celastrus lenticellatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celastrus lenticellatus?

Celastrus lenticellatus

What is the common name of Celastrus lenticellatus?

Lenticellate Bittersweet

What is the natural habitat of Celastrus lenticellatus?

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,

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