Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
oblanceifolius
ID:
593505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chen H.Wang & Tsoong

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Chin. J. Bot. 1(1): 65 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592837

Common Names

  • Oblanceifolius Bittersweet
  • Celastrus oblanceifolius
  • Oblanceolate-Leaved Bittersweet

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Synonyms

  • Celastrus aculeatus oblanceifolius (F.T.Wang & P.C.Tsoong) P.S.Hsu [valid]

Description

Celastrus oblanceifolius (also called Oblanceolate Bittersweet, among many other common names) is a woody, deciduous vine native to China, Japan, and Korea. 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 oblanceifolius has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Celastrus oblanceifolius are yellow-green and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celastrus oblanceifolius 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 oblanceifolius

Celastrus oblanceifolius is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Celastrus oblanceifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celastrus oblanceifolius?

Celastrus oblanceifolius

What are the common names of Celastrus oblanceifolius?

Oblong-leaved celastrus, oblong-leaved waxberry

What is the natural habitat of Celastrus oblanceifolius?

It is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2707617: Based on the initial data import
Chen Hwa Wang (b.1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chen H.Wang' in the authors string.