Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
Berlin. Baumz. , ed. 2: 81 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593589
Common Names
- Smooth Hackberry
- Smooth Nettletree
- Smooth Celtis
Synonyms
- Momisia lamarckii Blume [unknown]
- Sponia laevigata (Willd.) G.Don [unknown]
- Celtis berlandieri Klotzsch [unknown]
- Celtis laevigata anomala Sarg. [unknown]
- Celtis laevigata apposita Ashe [unknown]
- Celtis laevigata brachyphylla Sarg. [unknown]
- Celtis laevigata microphylla Sarg. [unknown]
- Celtis laevigata smallii (Beadle) Sarg. [unknown]
- Celtis laevigata texana (Scheele) Sarg. [unknown]
- Celtis mississippiensis Bosc [unknown]
- Celtis smallii Beadle [unknown]
- Celtis texana Scheele [unknown]
- Celtis laevigata laevigata [unknown]
Description
Celtis laevigata (also called Southern hackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It has alternate, simple, entire leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Celtis laevigata 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 laevigata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celtis laevigata is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. 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 laevigata
Celtis laevigata is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.
Celtis laevigata FAQ
What type of plant is Celtis laevigata?
Celtis laevigata is a deciduous tree in the family Ulmaceae.
Where is Celtis laevigata native to?
Celtis laevigata is native to Europe and western Asia.
What is the average height of Celtis laevigata?
Celtis laevigata 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,