Celtis australis
European Hackberry, European Nettletree
Other regional names: Mediterranean Hackberry +1 more
- Mediterranean Hackberry
- Sindha Taga
Also known as: Celtis aspera Lodd. ex G.Don +3 more
- Celtis aspera Lodd. ex G.Don
- Celtis australis var. panormitana Raimondo & Venturella
- Celtis caucasica Hohen. ex Planch.
- Celtis orientalis Mill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cannabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Celtis australis (commonly known as European Hackberry or European nettletree) is a tree belonging to the Cannabaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Austria, Canary Is., Germany, Hungary, Madeira, New South Wales, Switzerland, Uzbekistan