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Celastraceae
The Celastraceae (staff-vine or bittersweet) are a family of 97 genera and 1,350 species of herbs, vines, shrubs and small trees, belonging to the order Celastrales. The great majority of the genera are tropical, with only ''Celastrus'' (the staff vines), ''Euonymus'' (the spindles) and ''Maytenus'' widespread in temperate climates, and ''Parnassia'' (bog-stars) found in alpine and arctic climates. Of the 97 currently recognized genera of the family Celastraceae, 19 are native to Madagascar and these include at least 57 currently recognized species. Six of these 19 genera ('' Brexiella'', '' Evonymopsis'', '' Hartogiopsis'', ''Polycardia'', ''Ptelidium'', and ''Salvadoropsis'') are endemic to Madagascar. Genera A complete list of the genera is: * ''Acanthothamnus'' * ''Allocassine'' * '' Anthodon'' * '' Apatophyllum'' * ''Apodostigma'' * ''Arnicratea'' * ''Bequaertia'' * '' Brassiantha'' * ''Brexia'' * '' Brexiella'' * '' Campylostemon'' * '' Canotia'' – crucifixion thorn * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celastrales
The Celastrales are an order of flowering plants found throughout the tropics and subtropics, with only a few species extending far into the temperate regions. The 1200"Lepidobotryaceae", "Parnassiaceae", and "Celastraceae" In: Klaus Kubitzki (ed.). ''The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants'' vol. VI. Springer-Verlag: Berlin;Heidelberg, Germany. (2004). (vol. VI). to 1350Peter F. Stevens (2001 onwards)CelastralesAtaMissouri Botanical Garden/ref> species are in about 100 genera. All but seven of these genera are in the large family Celastraceae. Until recently, the composition of the order and its division into families varied greatly from one author to another. Description The Celastrales are a diverse order that has no conspicuous distinguishing characteristic, so is consequently hard to recognize. The flowers are usually small with a conspicuous nectary disk. The stipules are small or rarely absent. The micropyle has two openings and is therefore called a bistomal micro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthodon (plant)
''Anthodon'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Celastraceae.Mark P. Simmons. 2004. "Celastraceae" pages 29-64. In: Klaus Kubitzki (editor). ''The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants'' vol. VI. Springer-Verlag: Berlin;Heidelberg, Germany. It comprises two species of large woody vinesAlbert C. Smith. 1940.Anthodon pages 418-423. In:The American Species of Hippocrateaceae ''Brittonia'' 3(3):341-555. native to Central America and northern and Amazonian South America.Anne R.A. Görts-van Rijn and Alberta M.W. Mennega. 1994. "Hippocrateaceae" monograph 110, pages 3-81. In: Anne R.A. Görts-van Rijn (editor). ''Flora of the Guianas'' volume 16. Koeltz Scientific Books: Czech Republic. They are scattered throughout most of the Neotropics, but are not common in any part of their range. They grow in wet forests from 100 m to 900 m in elevation. There is no known use of these vines by humans. Description ''Anthodon'' is a large liana. Its leaves are opposite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spindle (shrub)
''Euonymus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the staff vine family, Celastraceae. Common names vary widely among different species and between different English-speaking countries, but include spindle (or spindle tree), burning-bush, strawberry-bush, wahoo, wintercreeper, or simply euonymus. It comprises about 130 species''Euonymus''. Flora of China.Du, C., et al. (2013) Revision of three species of ''Euonymus'' (Celastraceae) from China. ''Phytotaxa'' 109(1) 45-53. of and [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oriental Staff Vine
''Celastrus orbiculatus'' is a woody vine of the family Celastraceae. It is commonly called Oriental bittersweet, as well as Chinese bittersweet, Asian bittersweet, round-leaved bittersweet, and Asiatic bittersweet. It is native to China, where it is the most widely distributed ''Celastrus'' species, and to Japan and Korea. It was introduced into North America in 1879, and is considered to be an invasive species in eastern North America. It closely resembles the native North American species, '' Celastrus scandens'', with which it will readily hybridize. Description The defining characteristic of the plant is its vines: they are thin, spindly, and have silver to reddish brown bark. They are generally between in diameter. However, if growth is not disturbed, vines can exceed and when cut, will show age rings that can exceed 20 years. When ''Celastrus orbiculatus'' grows by itself, it forms thickets; when it is near a tree the vines twist themselves around the trunk as high ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acanthothamnus
''Acanthothamnus'' is a monotypic genus in the family ''Celastraceae'' which contains only the species ''Acanthothamnus aphyllus''. The genus is sometimes known by the unaccepted synonym ''Scandivepres'' and its natural range spans central Mexico. Taxonomy ''Acanthothamnus'' is most closely related to the genera ''Brexia ''Brexia'' is a plant genus assigned to the Celastraceae. It is a dense evergreen shrub or small tree of usually around 5 m high, with alternately set, simple, leathery leaves with a short leaf stem and lanceolate to inverted egg-shaped l ...'' and '' Canotia''. References Celastraceae Celastrales genera Monotypic rosid genera {{Celastraceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parnassia
The genus ''Parnassia'', also known as grass of Parnassus or bog-stars, are plants now placed in the family Celastraceae, formerly classified in Parnassiaceae or Saxifragaceae. The plants occur in arctic and alpine habitats, as well as in dune systems and fens, swamps, wet meadows, open seepage areas, moist woods, and across the Northern Hemisphere. It is actually not a grass, but an herbaceous dicot. The stalk of the plant can reach up to , the leaves up to and the petals can be up to wide. The flower has five white petals with light green venation. There are five three-pronged sterile stamens, each tipped with drop-like false nectaries, which (along with the visual cue of veins) attract pollinating flies and bees. Some species are often found in wet calcareous habitats with low fertility, low canopy cover, and high plant diversity. ''Parnassia glauca'' is considered to be an indicator species of fens in New York State. Such habitats are often becoming rare, and so species o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bequaertia
''Bequaertia'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Celastraceae. Its native range is Tropical Africa. Species: *'' Bequaertia mucronata'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q16207898 Celastraceae Celastrales genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arnicratea
''Arnicratea'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Celastraceae. Its native range is Tropical Asia. Species: *'' Arnicratea cambodiana'' *'' Arnicratea ferruginea'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q5399201 Celastraceae Celastrales genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apodostigma
''Apodostigma'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Celastraceae. Its native range is Tropical Africa and Madagascar. Species: *'' Apodostigma pallens'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q8202710 Celastraceae Celastrales genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allocassine
''Allocassine'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Celastraceae. Its native range is Southern Tropical and Southern Africa. Species: *''Allocassine laurifolia ''Allocassine'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Celastraceae The Celastraceae (staff-vine or bittersweet) are a family of 97 genera and 1,350 species of herbs, vines, shrubs and small trees, belonging to the order Celas ...'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q16207485 Celastraceae Celastrales genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salvadoropsis
''Salvadoropsis'' is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Celastraceae. It only contains one known species, ''Salvadoropsis arenicola'' H.Perrier It is native to Madagascar. Description ''Salvadoropsis arenicola'' is a small tree. It flowers in February. Range and habitat ''Salvadoropsis arenicola'' is endemic to southwestern Madagascar, It is known known only from the coastal area around Tsimanampetsotse. There are three known subpopulations. The species' estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) is 421 km2, and the estimated area of occupancy (AOO) is 16 km2. It is found in spiny thicket and dry deciduous forest. It grows on sand between 34 and 50 meters elevation. Conservation and threats The species is threatened by habitat loss from selective logging, fire, and nomadic grazing. Its conservation status is assessed as endangered. Name The genus name of ''Salvadoropsis'' is in honour of Jaime Salvador y Pedrol (1649–1740), a Spanish apothecar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptelidium
''Ptelidium'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Celastraceae. Its native range is Madagascar. Species: *'' Ptelidium ovatum'' *'' Ptelidium scandens'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q9064096 Celastraceae Celastrales genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
