Bonin Island hackberry (Celtis boninensis)

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Celtis boninensis: Taxonomy, Origin, and Botany

First formally described by the botanist Gen-Iti Koidzumi in 1913, Celtis boninensis possesses intriguing characteristics that define its place within the Cannabaceae family. This botanical entity has absorbed synonyms such as Celtis koidzumii and Celtis liukiuensis throughout its complex nomenclatural history. It demonstrates remarkable evolutionary adaptations tailored to isolated island environments.

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 boninensis (Bonin Island hackberry)

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Morphology

The vegetative and reproductive structures of Celtis boninensis reflect its familial lineage and geographic isolation.

  • Taxonomic Features: The plant exhibits the defining morphological markers associated with the Cannabaceae family.
  • Structural Form: It develops typical woody growth patterns alongside distinct leaf venation adapted to regional climates.

Applications

As an endemic or regionally restricted species, Celtis boninensis plays a crucial role in sustaining local ecological networks and supporting isolated biodiversity.

Interesting facts

  • The initial scientific description was officially published in The Botanical Magazine of Tokyo in 1913.
  • Its accepted name and historical synonyms strongly indicate an origin linked to the Bonin and Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

Geography of distribution

  • Japan

Sources

  • Plants of the World Online (POWO)
  • Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
  • The Botanical Magazine [Tokyo]

Technical Information

External Databases: GBIF, POWO, Tropicos

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