Celastrus
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Scientific name | Celastrus |
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Family | Celastraceae |
Rank | Genus |
Higher classification | Staff-vine family |
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ID | 1218867 |
About Celastrus
Celastrus, commonly known as staff vine, staff tree or bittersweet, is a genus in the Celastraceae family which comprises about 30-40 species of shrubs and vines. They have a wide distribution in East Asia, Australasia, Africa, and the Americas. The leaves are alternate and simple, ovoid, and typically 5–20 cm long.