Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 203 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593678
Common Names
- Pallid Hackberry
- Pallid Nettletree
- Pallid Celtis
Synonyms
- Celtis azcurrensis Parodi [unknown]
- Celtis bonplandiana Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis flexuosa glabrifolia Griseb. [unknown]
- Celtis lancifolia (Wedd.) Miq. [unknown]
- Celtis spinosa pallida (Torr.) M.C.Johnst. [unknown]
- Celtis tala obtusata Chodat [unknown]
- Celtis tala pallida (Torr.) Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis tala subpilosa Kuntze [unknown]
- Celtis tala subtomentosa Kuntze [unknown]
- Celtis pallida pallida [unknown]
- Celtis pallida pallida [unknown]
- Momisia lancifolia Wedd. [unknown]
- Celtis ehrenbergiana discolor (Hunz. & Dottori) Oakley & D.E.Prado [unknown]
Description
Celtis pallida (also called Pale Hackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown and spreading branches. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, and grows in a variety of habitats, including moist woods, dry woods, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Celtis pallida is used for ornamental purposes, as it is a fast-growing tree with a rounded crown. It is also used for windbreaks and shade.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Celtis pallida var. discolor Hunz. & Dottori
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Celtis pallida has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celtis pallida is a deciduous tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in spring or early summer. The seed should be stratified for best results.
Where to Find Celtis pallida
Celtis pallida can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Celtis pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celtis pallida?
Celtis pallida
What is the common name of Celtis pallida?
Pale Hackberry
What is the natural habitat of Celtis pallida?
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,