Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
594319

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1044 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593651

Common Names

  • Western Hackberry
  • Western Nettletree
  • Western Celtis

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Synonyms

  • Sponia pumila G.Don [unknown]
  • Sponia occidentalis (L.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Celtis audibertiana Spach [unknown]
  • Celtis audibertiana oblongata Spach [unknown]
  • Celtis audibertiana ovata Spach [unknown]
  • Celtis canina Raf. [unknown]
  • Celtis cordata Pers. [unknown]
  • Celtis cordifolia L'Hér. ex Duham. [unknown]
  • Celtis crassifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Celtis crassifolia eucalyptifolia Spach [unknown]
  • Celtis crassifolia morifolia Spach [unknown]
  • Celtis crassifolia tiliifolia Spach [unknown]
  • Celtis floridana Raf. [unknown]
  • Celtis heterophyla Raf. [unknown]
  • Celtis longifolia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Celtis mississippiensis pumila (Pursh) Mack. & Bush [unknown]
  • Celtis morifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Celtis obliqua Moench [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis aspera Dippel [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis audibertiana (Spach) Dippel [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis canina (Raf.) Sarg. [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis canina (Raf.) F.Seym. [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis cordata (Pers.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis crassifolia (Lam.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis neglecta F.Seym. [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis pumila (Muhl.) Pursh [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis pumila (Pursh) F.Seym. [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis serrulata Spach [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis submembranacea Fernald [unknown]
  • Celtis parvifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Celtis procera Salisb. [unknown]
  • Celtis pumila Pursh [unknown]
  • Celtis pumila Raf. [unknown]
  • Celtis pumila deamii Sarg. [unknown]
  • Celtis scabra Dippel [unknown]
  • Celtis tenuifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Celtis urticifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis occidentalis [unknown]
  • Celtis occidentalis pumila (Pursh) A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Celtis occidentalis (also called Common Hackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown and spreading branches. It is native to North America, and grows in a variety of habitats, including moist woods, dry woods, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Celtis occidentalis 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 occidentalis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celtis occidentalis 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 occidentalis

Celtis occidentalis can be found in North America, including the United States and Canada.

Celtis occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celtis occidentalis?

Celtis occidentalis

What is the common name of Celtis occidentalis?

Common Hackberry

What is the natural habitat of Celtis occidentalis?

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,

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