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Oriental bittersweet
Celastrus orbiculatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Celastrales ›Family: Celastraceae ›Genus: Celastrus
About
Celastrus orbiculatus is a woody vine of the Celastraceae family. It is commonly called Oriental bittersweet. Other common names include Chinese bittersweet, Asian bittersweet, Round-leaved bittersweet, and Asiatic bittersweet. Celastrus orbiculatus 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Oriental bittersweet is Celastrus orbiculatus.
- Oriental bittersweet belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Oriental bittersweet belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Oriental bittersweet belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Oriental bittersweet belongs to the order Celastrales.
- Oriental bittersweet belongs to the family Celastraceae.
- Oriental bittersweet belongs to the genus Celastrus.