Polished-leaf hackberry (Celtis politoria)

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Celtis politoria: Botanical Details and Taxonomic Profile

Botanical records document Celtis politoria as a woody plant species classified under the family Cannabaceae. It is part of a complex taxonomic group that has seen numerous revisions over time by botanists. In contemporary scientific literature, this name is often treated as a synonym for Trema politoria, reflecting updates in botanical classification.

As a woody plant, it shares various morphological traits common to its related genera. Its presence in botanical records underscores the diversity of the family across different global regions.

Taxonomy

  • ∟ царство Plantae
  • ∟ division Tracheophytes (Vascular Plants)
  • ∟ subdivision Spermatophytes (Seed plants)
  • ∟ Angiosperms
  • ∟ mesangiosperms (Core angiosperms)
  • ∟ eudicots
  • ∟ Superrosids
  • ∟ rosids
  • ∟ order Rosales
  • ∟ family Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
  • ∟ genus Celtis (Hackberry)
  • ∟ species Celtis politoria (Polished-leaf hackberry)

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Morphology

Celtis politoria possesses leaves with a characteristic stiff, highly scabrous surface. The oval leaf blades have an asymmetrical base and a serrate margin. The shoots are slender and covered with lenticels. The plant forms axillary inflorescences with inconspicuous flowers, followed by the ripening of spherical drupes.

Interesting facts

  • In modern taxonomy, this name is recognized as a synonym for the accepted species Trema politoria.
  • The family Cannabaceae, to which it belongs, comprises a wide array of trees and shrubs globally.

Sources

  • GBIF
  • POWO
  • WFO

Technical Information

External Databases: GBIF, POWO, Tropicos

See also