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Bunge's hackberry

Celtis bungeana Blume
Bunge's hackberry
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Celtis bungeana, known as Bunge's hackberry, is a deciduous tree in the Cannabaceae family. It typically reaches a height of 15 meters. This species is native to several regions in Asia, including China (North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast), Inner Mongolia, Korea, Manchuria, Qinghai, and Tibet.

Description

Celtis bungeana is a member of the genus Celtis and was first described in 1856 by Blume. It is a medium-sized tree that is distributed across various parts of Asia. The species is named after Bunge, a notable botanist. The tree is adapted to a range of environments and is found in several distinct regions, including the high-altitude areas of Qinghai and Tibet.

Other common names

Bunge's hackberry

Distribution

Global · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Inner Mongolia · Korea · Manchuria · Qinghai · Tibet

Synonyms

Celtis amphibolaCeltis bungeana var. deqinensisCeltis bungeana var. lanceolataCeltis chinensisCeltis davidianaCeltis gongshanensisCeltis maireiCeltis sinensisCeltis yangquanensis

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