Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
franchetianus
ID:
1276492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: $70. 1902

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275830

Common Names

  • Celastrus franchetianus
  • Franchet's Celastrus
  • Franchet Celastrus

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Description

Celastrus franchetianus (also called Franchet's Celastrus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It typically grows to a height of 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft). It has dark green, glossy leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Celastrus franchetianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves of the plant can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celastrus franchetianus has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celastrus franchetianus is a shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to China and is found in dry to mesic forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Celastrus franchetianus

Celastrus franchetianus can be found in China and Japan.

Celastrus franchetianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celastrus franchetianus?

Celastrus franchetianus

What is the common name of Celastrus franchetianus?

Franchet's Bittersweet

What is the family of Celastrus franchetianus?

Celastraceae

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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