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Celastraceae

Celastraceae

9.9
A group of trees, bushes, and climbing plants that often have bright fruits
  • noun
  • /səˈlæstrəˌsi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : celastráceas
  • Several species in the Celastraceae family are prized for their ornamental berries.

Examples

  • Many members of the Celastraceae are found in tropical and subtropical regions.

  • Botanists have identified over a hundred genera within the Celastraceae.

  • The Celastraceae family includes many ornamental plants.

  • Many species of Celastraceae are used for medicinal purposes.

  • Botanists have identified over a hundred genera within the Celastraceae.

  • Many members of the Celastraceae are found in tropical and subtropical regions.

  • Several species in the Celastraceae family are prized for their ornamental berries.

Synonyms

staff-tree family
vsCelastraceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of trees, shrubs, and vines with bright-colored fruits

is the scientific name for that same plant family
spindle-tree family
vsCelastraceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of trees, shrubs, and vines with bright fruits often eaten by birds

is the botanical name used for the identical group

Surface Forms

Celastraceae singular
Celastraceas plural
Celastraceae plural

Morphology

Celastraceae = Celastrus (opaque) = Celastrus + aceae

A botanical family name formed by attaching the specialized Latin suffix '-aceae' to a genus name, which is unlikely to convey meaning to typical learners.

Etymology

The word Celastraceae comes from the genus name Celastrus plus the family ending -aceae, which marks plant 'families'. The name Celastrus goes back to a Greek plant name for a species with bright, showy fruits, so Celastraceae is the family of trees, shrubs, and vines often known for their bright berries.