Harper's hackberry (Celtis harperi)

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Celtis harperi: Distribution and Botanical Profile

Native to the remote archipelagos of the South Pacific, this botanical species forms part of the diverse insular flora. It was scientifically documented by botanists John Horne and John Gilbert Baker and classified within the genus Celtis. As a member of the Cannabaceae family, it thrives in tropical island environments where it contributes to local ecological networks.

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 harperi (Harper's hackberry)

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Morphology

Celtis harperi is distinguished by small coriaceous leaves with a characteristic scabrous surface and serrate margin. The leaf base is unequal. The plant tends to form a shrubby or small tree growth habit. The bark is light grey, occasionally with corky outgrowths. Flowers are reduced, and fruits are spherical drupes.

Interesting facts

The geographic range of this plant is notably fragmented across vast stretches of the ocean. Its natural habitats include Fiji, Niue, the Futuna Islands, American Samoa, and Tonga. Such a distribution pattern highlights its successful naturalization and dispersal across the isolated volcanic and coral islands of Oceania.

Geography of distribution

  • Fiji
  • Niue
  • Wallis and Futuna
  • American Samoa
  • Tonga

Sources

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

Technical Information

External Databases: GBIF, POWO, Tropicos

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