Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Fl. Philipp. 3: 164 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593619
Common Names
- Luzon Hackberry
- Luzon Nettletree
- Luzon Celtis
Description
Celtis luzonica (also called Philippine Hackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown and spreading branches. It is native to the Philippines, and grows in a variety of habitats, including moist woods, dry woods, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Celtis luzonica 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 luzonica 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 luzonica is a deciduous tree native to the Philippines. 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 luzonica
Celtis luzonica is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.
Celtis luzonica FAQ
What type of plant is Celtis luzonica?
Celtis luzonica is a deciduous tree in the family Ulmaceae.
Where is Celtis luzonica native to?
Celtis luzonica is native to the Philippines.
What is the average height of Celtis luzonica?
Celtis luzonica 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,