Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
The taxonomy of Celtis here generally follows the circumscriptions of Whittemore (2008) and Henrickson (2010).
Classification
Citation
CELTIS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1043. 1753.
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TYPE: Celtis australis Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 1: 628. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtis occidentalis | Northern Hackberry | |||
| Celtis pumila | Dwarf Hackberry, Georgia Hackberry | |||
| Celtis smallii | Small’s Hackberry |
Identification Key
1. Stems often with supranodal thorns; leaf blades mostly ovate-oblong to elliptic
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1. Stems lacking thorns; leaf blades mostly broadly ovate to ovate-lanceolate
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2. Leaf blade tip mostly acute to acute-mucronate, the upper surface strongly scabrous, the lower surface with domatia mostly in the distal veins axils, to 13 cm long
2. Leaf blade tip mostly rounded-mucronate to retuse, the upper surface usually smooth (in Florida), the lower surface with domatia mostly confined to the basal vein axils, to 7 cm long
3. Leaf blades mostly elliptic-lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, the surfaces often yellowish green, the margin entire or with up to 15 irregular teeth per side, with the base slightly oblique, the apex acute to gradually acuminate
3. Leaf blades mostly ovate, the surfaces often grayish green and often darker above, the margin with (6)9-39 teeth per side, the base mostly strongly oblique, the apex abruptly acuminate
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||