Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
orthacanthos
ID:
594343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 10: 309 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593675

Common Names

  • Orthacanthos Hackberry
  • Orthacanthos Nettletree
  • Orthacanthos Celtis

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Description

Celtis orthacanthos (also called Spiny Hackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown and spreading branches. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and grows in a variety of habitats, including moist woods, dry woods, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Celtis orthacanthos 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 orthacanthos has small, greenish-white flowers. The seed is brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celtis orthacanthos 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 orthacanthos

Celtis orthacanthos can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Celtis orthacanthos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celtis orthacanthos?

Celtis orthacanthos

What is the common name of Celtis orthacanthos?

Orthacanthos Hackberry

What is the natural habitat of Celtis orthacanthos?

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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