Shrubby hackberry (Celtis dumosa)

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Celtis dumosa: Taxonomic Classification and Botanical Data

The specific epithet of Celtis dumosa hints at a potentially bushy or shrubby growth habit, as the term translates to such in botanical Latin. This plant is an established member of the hackberry genus (Celtis), contributing to the overall diversity of the Cannabaceae family.

It is documented in key taxonomic databases, securing its position within the broader classification of flowering plants.

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 dumosa (Shrubby hackberry)

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Morphology

Vigorous vegetative growth allows the plant to build complex, tangled aerial architectures, providing protective niches for small animals. The main stem can adopt tortuous and sinuous forms when actively competing for light in the forest understory. The outer texture of the bark has been shaped by evolution to retain internal moisture during the peak of dry seasons.

The leaves have intermediate dimensions and are supported by a prominent vascular matrix on the lower surface. The entire leaf epidermis works together with stomata to precisely modulate cellular respiration and transpiration rates.

Interesting facts

The Latin word "dumosa" is frequently utilized in botanical taxonomy to indicate specific growth forms:

  • It often describes plants with a dense, branching structure.
  • It can denote species that naturally form thickets or scrubland habitats.

Like other species in the genus Celtis, Celtis dumosa adds to the structural diversity of the ecosystems where it occurs.

Geography of distribution

  • Brazil
  • Colombia

Sources

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

Technical Information

External Databases: POWO, Tropicos

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