Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 260 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592835
Common Names
- New Guinea Bittersweet
- Celastrus novoguineensis
- New Guinea Staff Vine
Description
Celastrus novoguineensis (also called New Guinea Bittersweet, among many other common names) is a woody, deciduous vine native to New Guinea. It has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, yellow-green fruits. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Celastrus novoguineensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Celastrus novoguineensis are yellow-green and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celastrus novoguineensis is a woody, deciduous vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Where to Find Celastrus novoguineensis
Celastrus novoguineensis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Celastrus novoguineensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celastrus novoguineensis?
Celastrus novoguineensis
What are the common names of Celastrus novoguineensis?
New Guinea celastrus, New Guinea waxberry
What is the natural habitat of Celastrus novoguineensis?
It is native to New Guinea and northern Australia
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,