Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
iguanaea
ID:
594233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Sarg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Silva (Sargent) 7: 64. 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593565

Common Names

  • Celtis iguanaea
  • Iguana Celtis
  • Iguana Hackberry

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Synonyms

  • Ziziphus commutata Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus iguanea Lam. [unknown]
  • Momisia triflora Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Momisia spinifera Rojas [unknown]
  • Momisia pubescens F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Mertensia iguanea (Jacq.) Schult. [unknown]
  • Mertensia citrifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Momisia iguanaea (Jacq.) Rose & Standl. [unknown]
  • Momisia ehrenbergiana Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Rhamnus grangenos Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus iguanaea Jacq. [unknown]
  • Saurobroma iguanense Raf. [unknown]
  • Celtidopsis citrifolia (Kunth) Priemer [unknown]
  • Celtis aculeata Sw. [unknown]
  • Celtis aculeata laevigata Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis aculeata pubescens Griseb. [unknown]
  • Celtis aculeata serrata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Celtis alnifolia (Wedd.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Celtis anfractuosa Liebm. [unknown]
  • Celtis asperula Miq. [unknown]
  • Celtis biflora Ruiz ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Celtis brevifolia (Klotzsch) Miq. [unknown]
  • Celtis dichotoma (Klotzsch) Ruiz ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Celtis diffusa Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis ehrenbergiana (Klotzsch) Liebm. [unknown]
  • Celtis epiphylladena Ortega [unknown]
  • Celtis gardneri Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis glabrata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Celtis glycycarpa Mart. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Celtis goudotii Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis hilariana Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis laevigata (Kunth) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Celtis membranacea (Wedd.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Celtis morifolia Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis pavonii Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis platycaulis Greenm. [unknown]
  • Celtis pubescens (F.Dietr.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Celtis rhamnoides Willd. [unknown]
  • Celtis spinosa Ruiz ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Celtis spinosissima (Wedd.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Celtis tournefortii glabrata Boiss. [unknown]
  • Celtis triflora (Klotzsch) Ruiz ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Celtis velutina Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis williamsii Rusby [unknown]
  • Celtis zizyphoides (Kunth) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Momisia tarijensis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Momisia dichotoma Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Momisia brevifolia Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Plagioceltis dichotoma Mildbr. ex Baehni [unknown]
  • Mertensia rhamnoides (Willd.) Schult. [unknown]
  • Mertensia zizyphoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Momisia aculeata (Sw.) Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Momisia anfractuosa (Liebm.) Rose & Standl. [unknown]
  • Momisia laevigata F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Momisia zizyphoides (Kunth) F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Momisia pallida (Torr.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis pubescens pubescens [unknown]
  • Momisia platycaulis (Greenm.) Rose & Standl. [unknown]
  • Mertensia aculeata (Sw.) Schult. [unknown]
  • Momisia alnifolia Wedd. [unknown]
  • Momisia membranacea Wedd. [unknown]
  • Momisia spinosissima Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Celtis iguanaea (also called Iguana Hackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the elm family Ulmaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Celtis iguanaea is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its bright, showy flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Celtis iguanaea are small and white with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celtis iguanaea is a deciduous tree native to Central America. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along streams. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early winter in a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist until they have germinated. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Celtis iguanaea

Celtis iguanaea is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.

Celtis iguanaea FAQ

What type of plant is Celtis iguanaea?

Celtis iguanaea is a deciduous tree in the family Ulmaceae.

Where is Celtis iguanaea native to?

Celtis iguanaea is native to the Caribbean region.

What is the average height of Celtis iguanaea?

Celtis iguanaea 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2708300: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sarg.' in the authors string.