Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
orbiculatus
ID:
593520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 14 : 237 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592852

Common Names

  • Orbiculatus Bittersweet
  • Celastrus orbiculatus
  • Round-Leaved Bittersweet

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Synonyms

  • Catha articulata G.Don [unknown]
  • Celastrus articulatus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Celastrus articulata hort. ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Celastrus crispulus Regel [unknown]
  • Celastrus insularis Koidz. [unknown]
  • Celastrus jeholensis Nakai in Nakai & Kitag. [unknown]
  • Celastrus lancifolius Nakai [unknown]
  • Celastrus strigillosus Nakai [unknown]
  • Celastrus tatarinowii Rupr. [unknown]
  • Celastrus versicolor Nakai [unknown]
  • Ilex leucantha Hassk. [unknown]
  • Celastrus orbiculatus major Loes. [unknown]
  • Celastrus orbiculatus punctatus Rehder [unknown]
  • Celastrus orbiculatus strigillosus Hara [valid]
  • Celastrus articulatus papillosus Nakai ex H.Hara [valid]
  • Celastrus articulatus humilis Matsum. [valid]
  • Celastrus orbiculatus aureoarillatus (Honda) Ohwi [valid]
  • Celastrus articulatus orbiculatus (Thunb.) Chen H.Wang [valid]
  • Celastrus orbiculatus papillosus (Nakai ex H.Hara) Ohwi [valid]
  • Celastrus orbiculatus papillosus (Nakai ex H.Hara) H.Hara [valid]

Description

Celastrus orbiculatus (also called Oriental bittersweet, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to East Asia. It has alternate, simple, entire leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Celastrus orbiculatus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Celastrus orbiculatus 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 orbiculatus 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 orbiculatus

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

Celastrus orbiculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celastrus orbiculatus?

Celastrus orbiculatus

What are the common names of Celastrus orbiculatus?

Oval-leaved celastrus, oval-leaved waxberry

What is the natural habitat of Celastrus orbiculatus?

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