Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm. ex K.Koch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Dendrologie 2(2): 434 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593611
Common Names
- Lindheimer Hackberry
- Lindheimer Nettletree
- Lindheimer Celtis
Synonyms
- Celtis helleri Small [unknown]
Description
Celtis lindheimeri (also called Lindheimer's Hackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown and spreading branches. It is native to the south-central United States, and grows in a variety of habitats, including moist woods, dry woods, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Celtis lindheimeri 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 lindheimeri 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 lindheimeri 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 lindheimeri
Celtis lindheimeri is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.
Celtis lindheimeri FAQ
What type of plant is Celtis lindheimeri?
Celtis lindheimeri is a deciduous tree in the family Ulmaceae.
Where is Celtis lindheimeri native to?
Celtis lindheimeri is native to the southwestern United States.
What is the average height of Celtis lindheimeri?
Celtis lindheimeri 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,