Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43: 309 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593631
Common Names
- Mildbraed Hackberry
- Mildbraed Nettletree
- Mildbraed Celtis
Synonyms
- Celtis bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
- Celtis compressa A.Chev. [unknown]
- Celtis dubia De Wild. [unknown]
- Celtis franksiae N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Celtis usambarensis Engl. [unknown]
Description
Celtis mildbraedii (also called Mildbraed's Hackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown and spreading branches. It is native to Africa, and grows in a variety of habitats, including moist woods, dry woods, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Celtis mildbraedii 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 mildbraedii 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 mildbraedii is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Celtis mildbraedii
Celtis mildbraedii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Celtis mildbraedii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celtis mildbraedii?
Celtis mildbraedii
What is the common name of Celtis mildbraedii?
Mildbraed's Hackberry
What is the natural habitat of Celtis mildbraedii?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,