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Celtis tala
Scientific Name: Celtis tala
Family: Ulmaceae
Category: Dicot
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Celtis tala: A South American Native Tree
Celtis tala, also known as Tala, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to tropical and subtropical South America.
Considerations for Pets
- Celtis tala has small to medium-sized spines.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Celtis tala Gillies ex Planch.
- Synonyms: Celtis spinosa Spr., Celtis sellowiana Miq., Celtis ehrenbergiana.
- Family: Ulmaceae (formerly), now Cannabaceae.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species; Variety (e.g., Celtis tala var. pallida, Celtis tala var. gilliesiana)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to tropical and subtropical South America, ranging from North America to south-central South America, particularly Argentina.
- Prefers loose, well-drained soils.
- Found in native forests and "Talares" (woodland communities dominated by Celtis tala and Scutia buxifolia) along the coastal strip of Rio de la Plata in Buenos Aires province.
Morphological Characteristics
- Medium-sized deciduous tree.
- Has small to medium sized spines.
- Produces drupes during the summer.
Ecological Role
- Dominates native dry forests along with Scutia buxifolia.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Leaf litter degrades through the action of selected organisms.
- The rhizospheric soil hosts diverse microfungi.
- Pollen is triporate, containing allergenic properties.
Quirky Facts
- The name "Celtis" comes from the Greek word for "whip," alluding to the historical use of its branches for punishment.
Further Information
- Information can be found in databases such as the International Plant Names Index, Catalogue of Life, and Encyclopedia of Life.
- Vascular Plant Herbarium.