Brazilian hackberry
Celtis brasiliensis
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Léveillé's hackberry (Celtis leveillei)
Biondi hackberry
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Celtis leveillei: Taxonomy and Morphology of the Biondi Hackberry
East Asian temperate forests are home to Celtis leveillei, a deciduous tree classified within the hemp family, Cannabaceae. It is part of a widely distributed genus known for its resilience and adaptability in various environments. The tree often grows in broadleaf and mixed woodland ecosystems across its native range.
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 leveillei (Léveillé's hackberry)
Morphology
Like many members of its genus, this tree typically possesses alternately arranged, simple leaves with distinctive venation patterns. The leaf margins are often serrated or toothed, especially towards the apex. The bark is generally smooth and grayish in young trees, developing subtle ridges or corky outgrowths as the plant matures.
It produces small, inconspicuous flowers that rely on wind for pollination. The resulting fruits are small drupes, providing a vital food source for local bird populations during the autumn and winter months.
Interesting facts
This species is closely related to Celtis biondii, and in some taxonomic treatments, it is considered a synonym of it. The complex taxonomy of the genus often leads to revisions as new phylogenetic data becomes available to botanists.
Geography of distribution
- China
- South Korea
- Japan
- Taiwan
Sources
- Plants of the World Online (POWO)
- Flora of China
- Tropicos
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