Bunge's hackberry

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Bunge's hackberry

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Celtis amphibola
• Celtis davidiana
• Celtis mairei
• Celtis yangquanensis
• Celtis gongshanensis
• Celtis bungeana var. lanceolata
• Celtis bungeana var. deqinensis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Cannabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Celtis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions within China. It can be found throughout the South-Central parts of the country, extending into the northern territories. Its distribution further reaches the provinces of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Additionally, the species is documented in the North-Central regions of China. Finally, its presence is also noted within the borders of Qinghai.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Celtis bungeaną is characterized by a broad altitudinal distribution that allows it to occupy diverse montane and sub-montane landscapes. This species demonstrates significant ecological plasticity, thriving across a wide elevational range that begins at a minimum of 150 m AMSL and extends to a maximum altitude of 2300 m AMSL. Within this vertical gradient, the plant finds its optimal ecological niche at a mean elevation of approximately 1225 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-altitude environments where specific temperature and moisture regimes are most stable. This wide range indicates an ability to adapt to varying atmospheric pressures and climatic conditions, ranging from lowland tropical or subtropical zones to higher, cooler montane elevations.

Elevational range max:

2300 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1225 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

150 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Celtis bungaanas is characterized by a complex phenological pattern regarding its foliage, exhibiting a degree of variable deciduousness that can range from deciduous to evergreen depending on environmental conditions and specific ecological niches. As a perennial woody species, its lifecycle progresses through distinct seasonal phases where the shedding or retention of leaves plays a critical role in its adaptation to moisture availability and temperature fluctuations. During periods of environmental stress or seasonal shifts, the plant may undergo a deciduous phase to conserve resources, whereas in more stable or favorable climates, it may maintain an evergreen state. This variability in its leaf retention strategy allows the species to navigate diverse habitats, ensuring survival through its various growth stages from seedling establishment to mature canopy contribution.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Morphology

The morphology of Celtis bungéana is characterized by its growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and structured development. It possesses a woody constitution, with its primary structure consisting of lignified tissues that provide necessary support and stability. While some members of the genus may exhibit climbing tendencies, this specific species is classified as self-supporting, meaning it maintains its upright stature independently without the requirement for external structures or climbing mechanisms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Celtis bungana is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic strategy common to most woody dicotyledonous plants that involves the direct fixation of carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle. This pathway dictates the plant's water-use efficiency and gas exchange mechanisms under varying environmental conditions. In terms of structural and mechanical physiology, the species exhibits a stem specific density (SSD) with a mean value of 678 mg/cm³, a metric that reflects the density of its xylem and cortical tissues and contributes to the overall mechanical stability and resource allocation within its woody structure.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Stem specific density (SSD) mean:

678 mg/cm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Celtis bungeana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-p-coumaroyl-tyramine.

N-p-coumaroyl-tyramine

1. Archives of pharmacal research

Preparations

Celtis bungeana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extract.

Methanolic extract

1. Archives of pharmacal research