Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 2: 63 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593783
Common Names
- Celtis tetrandra
- Four-Stamen Hackberry
- Tetrandra Celtis
Synonyms
- Sponia tetrandra Voigt [unknown]
- Celtis acata Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
- Celtis fengqingensis Hu ex E.W.Ma [unknown]
- Celtis formosana Hayata [unknown]
- Celtis glabra Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis hamiltonii Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis kunmingensis C.C.Cheng & D.Y.Hong [unknown]
- Celtis mollis Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis napalensis Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis roxburghii Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis salvatiana C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
- Celtis serotina Planch. [unknown]
- Celtis tetrandra pendula Y.Q.Zhu [unknown]
- Celtis trinervia Roxb. [unknown]
- Celtis wallichii Steud. [unknown]
- Celtis xizangensis E.W.Ma [unknown]
- Celtis yunnanensis C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
- Celtis sinensis tetrandra (Roxb.) F.Y.Lu, C.H.Ou, Y.T.Chen, Y.S.Chi, K.C.Lu & Y.H.Tseng [unknown]
Description
Celtis tetrandra (also called Chinese hackberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has a broad, rounded crown and a short trunk, and grows up to 20 meters tall. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Celtis tetrandra 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 tetrandra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celtis tetrandra 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 tetrandra
Celtis tetrandra is native to China and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Celtis tetrandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celtis tetrandra?
Celtis tetrandra
What is the common name of Celtis tetrandra?
Four-stamen Hackberry
What is the natural habitat of Celtis tetrandra?
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,