Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
594090

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1043 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593422

Common Names

  • Celtis australis
  • Australis Celtis
  • Austral Celtis

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Synonyms

  • Celtis alpina Royle [unknown]
  • Celtis australis variegata Schelle ex Geerinck [unknown]
  • Celtis eriocarpa Decne. [unknown]
  • Celtis excelsa Salisb. [unknown]
  • Celtis kotschyana Steven [unknown]
  • Celtis lutea Pers. [unknown]
  • Celtis serrata Dippel [unknown]
  • Celtis australis eriocarpa (Decne.) Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Celtis australis (also called European nettle tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Europe. It has alternate, simple, entire leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Celtis australis 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 australis has small yellow 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 australis is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Celtis australis

Celtis australis can be found in Australia.

Celtis australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celtis australis?

Celtis australis

What is the common name of Celtis australis?

Australian Nettle Tree

What is the natural habitat of Celtis australis?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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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