Brazilian hackberry
Celtis brasiliensis
A deciduous tree or scrambling shrub in the Cannabaceae family, native to various countries in …
Twiggy hackberry (Celtis virgata)
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Celtis virgata: Botanical Characteristics and Taxonomy
Botanical databases catalog Celtis virgata under the genus Celtis. This specific taxon contributes to the broader diversity of flowering plants documented by the scientific community. Detailed ecological and morphological information remains limited in standard public botanical records.
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 virgata (Twiggy hackberry)
Morphology
Celtis virgata forms flexible, wand-like shoots. The leaves are smaller than the standard size for the genus, with an acuminate apex and serrate margin, featuring three primary veins. The flowers are wind-pollinated, arranged in small axillary racemes. The fruits are round, somewhat dry drupes with a hard seed.
Geography of distribution
- India
- Kambodscha
- China
- Fidschi
- Australia
Sources
- Plants of the World Online (POWO)
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
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