Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
594061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burm.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indica , Prodr. Fl. Cap.: 31 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593393

Common Names

  • Celtis africana
  • Africana Celtis
  • African Celtis

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Synonyms

  • Celtis burmanni Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis eriantha E.Mey. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis henriquezii Engl. [unknown]
  • Celtis holtzii Engl. [unknown]
  • Celtis kraussiana Bernh. [unknown]
  • Celtis opegrapha Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis vesiculosa Hochst. ex Planch. [unknown]

Description

Celtis africana (also called African Celtis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ulmaceae. It is native to the Philippines and grows in tropical forests. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 meters tall. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape, and its flowers are white or pale yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Celtis africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Celtis africana has small white flowers. Seed: The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, light green and have three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celtis africana is a tree native to Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done by seed. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Celtis africana

Celtis africana can be found in Africa.

Celtis africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celtis africana?

Celtis africana

What is the natural habitat of Celtis africana?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What are the common uses of Celtis africana?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Celtis genus

Celtis adolfi-friderici, Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis balansae, Celtis berteroana, Celtis bifida, Celtis biondii, Celtis boninensis, Celtis brasiliensis, Celtis bungeana, Celtis caucasica, Celtis caudata, Celtis cerasifera, Celtis chekiangensis, Celtis chichape, Celtis conferta, Celtis glabrata, Celtis gomphophylla, Celtis harperi, Celtis hildebrandii, Celtis hypoleuca, Celtis iguanaea, Celtis jamaicensis, Celtis jessoensis, Celtis julianae, Celtis koraiensis, Celtis laevigata, Celtis latifolia, Celtis lindheimeri, Celtis loxensis, Celtis luzonica, Celtis madagascariensis, Celtis mauritiana, Celtis mildbraedii, Celtis occidentalis, Celtis orthacanthos, Celtis pacifica, Celtis pallida, Celtis paniculata, Celtis petenensis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis punctata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis rigescens, Celtis rubrovenia, Celtis salomonensis, Celtis schippii, Celtis sinensis, Celtis solenostigma, Celtis spinosa,

Species in the Cannabaceae family

Aphananthe aspera, Aphananthe cuspidata, Aphananthe monoica, Aphananthe philippinensis, Aphananthe sakalava, Cannabis sativa, Celtis adolfi-friderici, Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis balansae, Celtis berteroana, Celtis bifida, Celtis biondii, Celtis boninensis, Celtis brasiliensis, Celtis bungeana, Celtis caucasica, Celtis caudata, Celtis cerasifera, Celtis chekiangensis, Celtis chichape, Celtis conferta, Celtis glabrata, Celtis gomphophylla, Celtis harperi, Celtis hildebrandii, Celtis hypoleuca, Celtis iguanaea, Celtis jamaicensis, Celtis jessoensis, Celtis julianae, Celtis koraiensis, Celtis laevigata, Celtis latifolia, Celtis lindheimeri, Celtis loxensis, Celtis luzonica, Celtis madagascariensis, Celtis mauritiana, Celtis mildbraedii, Celtis occidentalis, Celtis orthacanthos, Celtis pacifica, Celtis pallida, Celtis paniculata, Celtis petenensis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis punctata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis rigescens,

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