Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
593526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 6: 40 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592858

Common Names

  • Panama Bittersweet
  • Celastrus panamensis
  • Panama Staff Vine

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Celastrus panamensis 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 panamensis 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 panamensis

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

Celastrus panamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celastrus panamensis?

Celastrus panamensis

What are the common names of Celastrus panamensis?

Panama celastrus, Panama waxberry

What is the natural habitat of Celastrus panamensis?

It is native to Central 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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