Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
petenensis
ID:
594355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 69: 387 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593687

Common Names

  • Peten Hackberry
  • Peten Nettletree
  • Peten Celtis

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Celtis petenensis is used for ornamental purposes, as it is a fast-growing tree with a rounded crown. It is also used for windbreaks and shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celtis petenensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celtis petenensis 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 petenensis

Celtis petenensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.

Celtis petenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celtis petenensis?

Celtis petenensis

What is the common name of Celtis petenensis?

Peten Hackberry

What is the natural habitat of Celtis petenensis?

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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