Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
mildbraedii
ID:
594299

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

Searching for Celtis mildbraedii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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.

Searching for Celtis mildbraedii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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,

References