Celastrus orbiculatus,
a liana, evergreen or deciduous, inhabits forest edges in fields and
mountains with gray barks. Current new branches are yellow-green and
gradually become red-brown. Leaves are alternate; blades measure
4-10cm long, 2-8cm wide, oblong or obovate-shaped, with shallow
serrations on margins. Both sides are hairless. Dioecious: Short
cymes appear from axils and set flowers in them - some males and 1-3
females. The flowers are yellow and 6-8mm in diameter. Capsules
measure 7-8mm in diameter, are spherical, and mature in yellow in
October-December. Bloom time: May-June. |