Celtis biondii
Celtis biondii Pamp.
Celtis biondii is a species of hackberry native to China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 18 m (59 ft) tall. It typically grows on limestone and is associated with the floristic assemblage that includes wild Ginkgo biloba. It was first described in 1910 by Pamp.
Description
Celtis biondii belongs to the Cannabaceae family and is distributed in North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast China, as well as Japan, Korea, the Nansei-shoto, and Taiwan. It is a deciduous tree with simple, alternate leaves that may have serrated margins. The flowers are bisexual, with numerous stamens arranged in 2-6 whorls, and the fruit is a dehiscent capsule. The species is distinguished by its deciduous nature, small fruit without an axis, and winged seeds.
Distribution
TW · Global · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Japan · Korea · Nansei-shoto · Taiwan
Synonyms
Celtis biondii f. holophyllaCeltis biondii var. cavalierieiCeltis biondii var. heterophyllaCeltis biondii var. holophyllaCeltis bungeana var. heterophyllaCeltis cavalerieiCeltis chuanchowensisCeltis emuyacaCeltis guangxiensisCeltis leveilleiCeltis leveillei var. holophyllaCeltis rockiiCeltis trichocarpaCeltis emuyaca var. cuspidatophyllaCeltis leveillei var. cuspidatophyllaCeltis leveillei var. heterophyllaCeltis leveillei var. hirtifoliaCeltis biondii var. insularis