Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
594240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 10: 290 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593572

Common Names

  • Jamaican Hackberry
  • West Indian Hackberry
  • Jamaica Nettletree

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Description

Celtis jamaicensis (also called Jamaican Hackberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the elm family Ulmaceae. It is native to the Caribbean. 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 jamaicensis 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

Celtis jamaicensis has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celtis jamaicensis is a deciduous tree native to Jamaica. 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 jamaicensis

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

Celtis jamaicensis FAQ

What type of plant is Celtis jamaicensis?

Celtis jamaicensis is a deciduous tree in the family Ulmaceae.

Where is Celtis jamaicensis native to?

Celtis jamaicensis is native to Jamaica.

What is the average height of Celtis jamaicensis?

Celtis jamaicensis 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,

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