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Lindheimer's hackberry
Scientific Name: Celtis lindheimeri
Family: Ulmaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lindheimer's Hackberry (Celtis lindheimeri)
The Lindheimer's Hackberry, scientifically known as Celtis lindheimeri, is a deciduous tree native to specific regions of North America. It's also commonly referred to as Lindheimer Hackberry and palo blanco.
Considerations for Pets
- This tree can grow to a height of 32ft 10in.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Celtis lindheimeri Engelm. ex K. Koch
- Family: Ulmaceae (Elm Family), now often placed in Cannabaceae
- Genus: Celtis (Hackberries or Nettle Trees)
- Synonyms: None explicitly stated, but it is noted to be closely related to netleaf hackberry, C. reticulata.
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in central and south Texas, USA, and Coahuila, Mexico.
- Adapts to a range of growing conditions, from very dry to moderately wet soils, including limestone soils.
Morphological Characteristics
- Deciduous tree, growing up to 10 meters (32ft 10in) tall.
- Flowers are hermaphrodite.
- Seeds ripen in October.
Ecological Role
- Serves as a food source for the Anise Swallowtail butterfly in some areas.
Additional Information
- Flowering occurs in April.
- Perennial plant, meaning it grows year after year.
Further Resources
- Discover Life
- Encyclopedia of Life
- USDA Plants Database
- ARKive (Note: ARKive is now closed, but the Internet Archive may have archived its content.)