Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillies ex Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 10: 310 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593764
Common Names
- Celtis tala
- Tala Hackberry
- Tala Celtis
Synonyms
- Momisia integrifolia Wedd. [unknown]
- Celtis cinerea Torr. [unknown]
- Celtis sellowiana Miq. [unknown]
- Celtis tala gaudichaudiana Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis tala gilliesiana Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis tala selloviana (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Celtis tala weddelliana Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis weddelliana (Planch.) Romanczuk [unknown]
- Celtis spinosa weddeliana (Planch.) Baehni [unknown]
Description
Celtis tala (also called Tala Hackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown and spreading branches. It is native to Mexico, and grows in a variety of habitats, including moist woods, dry woods, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Celtis tala 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 tala has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celtis tala 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 tala
Celtis tala can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Celtis tala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celtis tala?
Celtis tala
What is the common name of Celtis tala?
Tala Hackberry
What is the natural habitat of Celtis tala?
Moist forests, woodlands, and thickets
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,