Dubious hackberry (Celtis dubia)

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Celtis dubia: Botanical Profile and Taxonomy

Classified within the family Cannabaceae, Celtis dubia represents a distinct botanical entity in the hackberry genus. It belongs to a diverse group of deciduous trees and shrubs found across various terrestrial ecosystems. The formal scientific description of this specific plant was published by the Belgian botanist Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman in 1921.

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 dubia (Dubious hackberry)

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Morphology

Specimens of this lineage develop an arborescent habit with durable wood and extensive branching. The foliage usually consists of alternately arranged leaves with a characteristically asymmetrical base typical of the genus.

  • Leaf structure: Alternate leaves with prominent veins.
  • Bark: Rough and textured in mature specimens.
  • Fruits: Small globose drupes.

These anatomical adaptations favor their survival in the natural habitat. Additionally, their fleshy fruits facilitate seed dispersal by local wildlife.

Interesting facts

The specific epithet refers to the morphological uncertainties or taxonomic ambiguities observed during the initial classification of the plant.

Geography of distribution

  • Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sources

  • Plants of the World Online (POWO)
  • Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
  • World Flora Online (WFO)

Technical Information

External Databases: GBIF, POWO, Tropicos

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