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Celastrus gemmata
Scientific Name: Celastrus gemmata
Family: Celastraceae
Category: Dicot
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Celastrus gemmata
Celastrus gemmata, also known as shrub-bittersweet, is a plant species within the Celastrus genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Celastrus gemmata Loes.
- Family: Celastraceae (Bittersweet family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Celastrus gemmatus Loes. (mentioned as a synonym)
Distribution
- The plant is distributed in the USA and Canada, though specific distributional maps may not be readily available.
- It is also found in various regions of China, including Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Sichuan.
- Specific collection location mentioned: Yunnan, China, in mountains, Mengzi, at 1800-2000 m altitude.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a shrub, hence the common name "shrub-bittersweet."
Genetic and Cytological Information
- Chromosome numbers are mentioned in relation to different Celastrus species. For Celastrus gemmata, the text indicates a chromosome number of 6~ (90), which could suggest polyploidy (having more than two sets of chromosomes). The significance of this is that polyploidy can influence plant traits and adaptation.
Related Species
- Celastrus scandens
- Celastrus rugosa
- Celastrus loeseneri
- Celastrus orbiculatus
- Celastrus hindsii
- Celastrus hypoleuca
Further Information
- Information can be found in the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
- GRIN Taxonomy also provides information on this species.
- DiversityOfLife.org contains information about Celastrus species in Tompkins County, NY.