Celastrus angulatus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions within the country of China. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout the South-Central part of China. In addition to these southern reaches, the species is also documented in China's North-Central territories. Furthermore, its presence extends into the Southeast region of China. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various environmental settings across the nation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Celastrus angulatus is closely defined by its specific altitudinal distribution within its native habitat. This species thrives across a significant vertical gradient, occupying diverse montane environments. Its presence is documented starting at a minimum elevation of 1000 m AMSL, extending through a middle range characterized by a mean elevation of 1750 m AMSL, and reaching its upper ecological limit at a maximum elevation of 2500 m AMSL. This broad elevational span suggests an ability to adapt to varying temperature regimes and atmospheric pressures typical of mid-to-high altitude ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

2500 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1750 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Celastrus angulatus is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a long-lived woody plant, it establishes a permanent presence in its ecosystem, undergoing seasonal cycles of vegetative growth and reproductive maturity. Throughout its lifespan, the plant undergoes various developmental stages, ranging from initial seedling establishment to a mature phase where it focuses energy on structural expansion and the production of seeds to ensure population continuity. This perennial nature allows it to adapt to environmental fluctuations over several years, maintaining its biological functions and contributing to the stability of its habitat over an extended duration.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Celastrus angulatus is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. It is classified as a shrubby plant, exhibiting a woody nature throughout its development. While it maintains a shrub-like growth form, it also functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structural integrity to ascend and navigate its environment.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological characteristics of Celastrus angularatus are closely reflected in its foliar morphology, which serves as a primary indicator of its vegetative growth patterns and photosynthetic capacity. The leaf architecture exhibits significant dimensional variability, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 7 cm to a maximum of 17 cm, maintaining an average length of approximately 12 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width displays a broad spectrum of development, fluctuating between a minimum of 5 cm and a maximum of 13 cm, with a mean width of 9 cm. This morphometric range suggests a dynamic physiological adaptation to environmental conditions, where the varying surface areas of the leaves likely facilitate optimized light interception and gas exchange processes essential for the plant's metabolic functions.

Leaf length max:

17 cm

Leaf length mean:

12 cm

Leaf length min:

7 cm

Leaf width max:

13 cm

Leaf width mean:

9 cm

Leaf width min:

5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Celastrus angularatus is characterized by the development of inflorescences that typically range in length from a minimum of 0.1 m to a maximum of 0.2 m. Following successful pollination, the plant produces fruits that exhibit specific morphological dimensions. The fruit length varies from a minimum of 0.8 cm to a maximum of 1 cm, with a calculated mean length of 0.9 cm. Similarly, the fruit width shows a range between 0.8 cm and 1 cm, maintaining a mean width of 0.9 cm. These compact reproductive structures ensure the efficient distribution of seeds for the continuation of the species.

Fruit length max:

1 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.9 cm

Fruit length min:

0.8 cm

Fruit width max:

1 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.9 cm

Fruit width min:

0.8 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.2 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.1 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Celastrus angulatus has 3 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf, seed.

Root

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
2. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

Leaf

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Seed

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Celastrus angulatus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation.

Inflammation

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Celastrus angulatus has 1 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root bark.

Root bark

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica