Short-veined Hackberry (Celtis brevinervis)

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Celtis brevinervis: Botanical Profile and Characteristics

The historical archives of 19th-century botanical exploration house many specialized taxa, with Celtis brevinervis standing as a unique subject of scientific classification. Formally described by the botanist Carl Ludwig Blume in 1856, this species contributes to the broader understanding of the diverse hackberry genus (Celtis). Its initial documentation reflects the meticulous efforts of classical taxonomists to catalog global flora.

As a naturally occurring wild species, Celtis brevinervis remains primarily within the domain of specialized botanical research rather than mainstream horticulture. Specimens and records of this plant are preserved in major biodiversity databases, assisting researchers in studying the evolutionary history and morphological divergence within 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 brevinervis (Short-veined Hackberry)

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Technical Information

External Databases: POWO, Tropicos

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