Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
vulcanicolus
ID:
593657

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

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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.

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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,

References