Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 61: 373 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592989
Common Names
- Celastrus vulcanicolus
- Volcano Staff Tree
- Volcano Celastrus
Synonyms
- Celastrus chiapensis Lundell [unknown]
- Celastrus molinae L.O.Williams [valid]
- Celastrus siltepecanus Lundell [unknown]
Description
Celastrus vulcanicolus (also called Vulcan's Staff Vine, among many other common names) is a woody, deciduous, perennial climber native to East Asia. It has alternate, ovate to lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Celastrus vulcanicolus is a species of shrub that is native to East Asia. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. The leaves of the shrub are also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Celastrus vulcanicolus are small, greenish-white in color and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celastrus vulcanicolus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and sheltered from strong winds.
Where to Find Celastrus vulcanicolus
Celastrus vulcanicolus is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Celastrus vulcanicolus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celastrus vulcanicolus?
Celastrus vulcanicolus
What is the common name of Celastrus vulcanicolus?
Vulcanicolus Staff Vine
What is the native range of Celastrus vulcanicolus?
China
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,