Beaked hackberry (Celtis rostrata)

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Celtis rostrata: Species Classification and Botanical Information

Historically cataloged within the hackberry genus, Celtis rostrata represents a specific botanical taxon under the family Cannabaceae. It illustrates the complex taxonomic history characteristic of many woody plants in this group. In current botanical databases, the name is frequently recognized as a synonym for Trema cannabina.

Its documentation in botanical literature contributes to a broader understanding of the diversity and historical classification of the associated plant family.

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 rostrata (Beaked hackberry)

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Morphology

Celtis rostrata is distinguished by the characteristic structure of its fruit, which often features a small beak-like appendage (rostrum) at the apex. The leaves are lanceolate with an acuminate tip, typically unequal at the base. The tree has smooth bark that may develop furrows on older trunks.

Interesting facts

  • The specific epithet rostrata typically translates to 'beaked', often referencing a particular morphological feature of the plant's fruit or floral structure.
  • Current taxonomic authorities widely consider this name to be synonymous with Trema cannabina.

Sources

  • GBIF
  • POWO
  • WFO

Technical Information

External Databases: POWO, Tropicos

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