
Celastrus
Sign in to saveCelastrus, commonly known as staff vine, staff tree or bittersweet, is the type genus of the family Celastraceae; it contains over 40 species of shrubs and vines, which have a wide distribution in East Asia, Australasia, Africa, and the Americas.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderCelastrales
- FamilyCelastraceae
Die Baumwürger (Celastrus) sind eine Pflanzengattung kletternder Sträucher aus der Familie der Spindelbaumgewächse (Celastraceae). Die etwa 30 Arten sind in Asien, Nord- und Südamerika, Australien, Madagaskar und Fidschi verbreitet. Einige Arten werden als Zierpflanzen verwendet.
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Research
319 papers- The anti-tumor effects of Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb. and its monomer composition: A review.Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2023
- Phytochemistry and pharmacology of Celastrus paniculatus Wild.: a nootropic drug.Journal of complementary & integrative medicine · 2023
- Neuroprotective potential of Celastrus paniculatus seeds against common neurological ailments: a narrative review.Journal of complementary & integrative medicine · 2023
- Celastrus paniculatus Willd.: An Extensive Review of Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses, Pharmacological Potential, and Safety Profile.Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2026
- Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb. extract inhibits inflammatory metabolic adaptation in macrophages and regulates polarization via modulating PKM2.International immunopharmacology · 2025
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Celastrus, commonly known as staff vine, staff tree or bittersweet, is the type genus of the family Celastraceae; it contains over 40 species of shrubs and vines, which have a wide distribution in East Asia, Australasia, Africa, and the Americas.
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