Brazilian hackberry
Celtis brasiliensis
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Bolivian hackberry (Celtis boliviensis)
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Celtis boliviensis: Botanical Characteristics and Habitat
Native to the Andean regions of South America, Celtis boliviensis grows as a resilient deciduous tree within the Cannabaceae family. This species plays an important ecological role in its native montane habitats, providing shelter and sustenance for local wildlife.
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 boliviensis (Bolivian hackberry)
Morphology
The plant exhibits a sturdy trunk and a spreading canopy, characteristic of many species in its genus. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and typically feature serrated margins with an asymmetrical base. The bark is usually smooth and grayish, developing warty corky projections as it ages.
Small, inconspicuous flowers appear in the spring, which are predominantly wind-pollinated. These blooms eventually give way to small, fleshy drupes that mature to a dark red or purplish color, each containing a single hard seed.
Applications
In its native range, the timber of Celtis boliviensis is sometimes utilized for local construction and firewood. The tree is also ecologically significant, as its fruits are consumed by various bird species, which in turn assist in seed dispersal across the landscape.
Interesting facts
The specific epithet refers directly to the country of Bolivia, where important type specimens of this species were collected and scientifically described. Numerous historical and modern specimens from the Andes can be found in the collections of major herbaria, such as those cataloged via the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Geography of distribution
- Bolivia
- Peru
- Argentina
Sources
- Plants of the World Online (POWO)
- World Flora Online (WFO)
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