Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
594131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 994 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593463

Common Names

  • Celtis caucasica
  • Caucasica Celtis
  • Caucasian Celtis

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Synonyms

  • Celtis arcata Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Celtis australis caucasica (Willd.) C.C.Towns. [unknown]
  • Celtis caucasica caudata Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis caucasica caudata (Planch.) Grudz. [unknown]
  • Celtis inglisii Royle [unknown]

Description

Celtis caucasica (also called Caucasian Hackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the elm family Ulmaceae. It is native to the Caucasus region. It is found in open woodlands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Celtis caucasica 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 caucasica 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 caucasica 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 caucasica

Celtis caucasica can be found in the Caucasus region.

Celtis caucasica FAQ

What type of plant is Celtis caucasica?

Celtis caucasica is a deciduous tree in the family Ulmaceae.

Where is Celtis caucasica native to?

Celtis caucasica is native to the Caucasus region of Europe and western Asia.

What is the average height of Celtis caucasica?

Celtis caucasica typically grows to a height of 15-20 meters.

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,