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Berlandier's hackberry (Celtis berlandieri)
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Celtis berlandieri: Taxonomy and Ecological Profile
Named in honor of the 19th-century naturalist Jean-Louis Berlandier, Celtis berlandieri stands as a notable member of the Cannabaceae family. This woody plant forms part of the hackberry genus and was largely identified through historical botanical collections gathered in Texas and Mexico.
Taxonomy
- ∟ царство Plantae
- ∟ division Tracheophytes (Vascular Plants)
- ∟ subdivision Spermatophytes (Seed plants)
- ∟ Angiosperms
- ∟ mesangiosperms
- ∟ eudicots
- ∟ Superrosids
- ∟ rosids
- ∟ order Rosales
- ∟ family Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
- ∟ genus Celtis (Hackberry)
- ∟ species Celtis berlandieri (Berlandier's hackberry)
Morphology
Like many of its relatives in the Celtis genus, this species typically grows as a robust shrub or small tree. The foliage displays the classic three-veined base and somewhat asymmetrical shape common to hackberries.
Its fruit develops into a small, spherical drupe featuring a thin layer of sweet pulp that encloses a hard seed.
Applications
Species related to Celtis berlandieri are frequently utilized in ecological restoration due to their hardiness and ability to thrive in arid environments. Their deep root systems help prevent soil erosion.
The fruits of many hackberries are edible and have historically been foraged by indigenous populations, although they consist mostly of a hard pit.
Interesting facts
The extensive botanical collections of Jean-Louis Berlandier provided the foundational material for describing numerous plant species native to the border region between the United States and Mexico.
Geography of distribution
- United States
- Mexico
Sources
- Plants of the World Online (POWO)
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
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