Dotted hackberry (Celtis punctata)

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Celtis punctata: Morphology and Habitat

Described by botanists Ignatz Urban and Erik Leonard Ekman, Celtis punctata enriches the unique terrestrial flora of the Caribbean. This woody plant is classified under the family Cannabaceae and is endemic to the island of Hispaniola. It forms an integral part of the local ecosystem in its natural broadleaf forest habitat.

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 punctata (Dotted hackberry)

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Morphology

The species is characterized by its woody habit, typical of many island-dwelling members of the genus. The leaves are simple, and the specific epithet suggests the presence of distinct punctate features, referring to glands or transluscent dots on the leaf surface. It produces small, wind-pollinated flowers that mature into characteristic drupes.

Interesting facts

The species was described based on extensive botanical surveys of the Caribbean by Erik Leonard Ekman, one of the most prolific plant collectors in the West Indies during the early 20th century.

Geography of distribution

  • Dominican Republic
  • Haiti

Sources

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

Technical Information

External Databases: GBIF, POWO, Tropicos

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