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Bunge's hackberry
Scientific Name: Celtis bungeana
Family: Ulmaceae
Category: Dicot
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Bunge's Hackberry (Celtis bungeana)
Bunge's Hackberry, scientifically known as Celtis bungeana, is a deciduous tree belonging to the genus Celtis, which includes approximately 60-70 species of hackberries or nettle trees.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Celtis bungeana Blume
- Common Names: Bunge's Hackberry, Hei dan shu (likely Chinese)
- Family: Ulmaceae (based on related species Celtis australis information)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to mountainous regions of Northern China.
- Also found in East Asia and the Netherlands (Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Deciduous tree, growing up to 15 meters (approximately 49 feet) in height. Other references suggest up to 10 m (32ft 10in).
- Flowers in April, and seeds ripen in October.
- Leaves described as "lustrous almost glabrous" (smooth).
Ecological Role
- Often planted as an ornamental tree due to its resistance to air pollution (referring to Celtis australis, but suggesting a similar use for other Celtis species).
Traditional Uses
- Leaves of related species (Celtis australis) are mentioned as a "savy addition to rice."
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) recognizes this species.
- University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP) may have related images and text.
- Forestry Commission (UK) may have information on pests and diseases affecting related trees.
Quirky Facts
- The text contains references to rice additives and herbal usage from related plants.