Brazilian hackberry
Celtis brasiliensis
A deciduous tree or scrambling shrub in the Cannabaceae family, native to various countries in …
Short-leaf hackberry (Celtis brevifolia)
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Celtis brevifolia: Botanical Characteristics and Taxonomy
The hackberry genus, Celtis, includes the woody species Celtis brevifolia, which is classified within the family Cannabaceae. The specific epithet brevifolia indicates that this plant possesses relatively short leaves compared to other members of its genus.
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 brevifolia (Short-leaf hackberry)
Morphology
Members of the genus Celtis generally present as deciduous trees or large shrubs with distinct foliage. The leaves of Celtis brevifolia exhibit the characteristic asymmetry at the base, which remains a hallmark of hackberries.
The venation is typically prominent, and the leaf margins may be serrate. Similar to related species, it produces small, fleshy drupes that serve as a crucial food source for various wildlife.
Applications
While specific commercial applications for Celtis brevifolia remain undocumented, species within this genus hold significant ecological value. They provide essential habitat, shade, and sustenance for birds and insects.
The wood of Celtis species occasionally finds use as fuel or local construction material, though it does not serve as a major timber resource.
Interesting facts
The genus Celtis previously belonged to the elm family (Ulmaceae) before advanced genetic studies led to its reclassification into Cannabaceae.
Sources
- Plants of the World Online (POWO)
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- World Flora Online (WFO)
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