Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
paniculatus
ID:
593527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 1: 1125 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592859

Common Names

  • Paniculatus Bittersweet
  • Celastrus paniculatus
  • Panicled Bittersweet

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Synonyms

  • Rinorea glabra Kuntze [unknown]
  • Scutia paniculata G.Don [unknown]
  • Alsodeia glabra Burgersd. [unknown]
  • Catha paniculata Scheidw. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus paniculatus Roth [unknown]
  • Celastrus euphlebiphyllus (Hayata) Kaneh. [unknown]

Description

Celastrus paniculatus (also called Japanese 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 paniculatus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Celastrus paniculatus sub. multiflorus (Roxb.) D.Hou
Celastrus paniculatus sub. serratus (Blanco) D.Hou
Celastrus paniculatus sub. aggregatus K.T.Mathew ex K.M.Matthew
Celastrus paniculatus sub. paniculatus
Celastrus paniculatus sub. angladeanus Britto, B.Mani & Sinj.Thomas

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Celastrus paniculatus 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 paniculatus 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 paniculatus

Celastrus paniculatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Celastrus paniculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celastrus paniculatus?

Celastrus paniculatus

What are the common names of Celastrus paniculatus?

Panicled celastrus, panicled waxberry

What is the natural habitat of Celastrus paniculatus?

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,

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