Celtis glabrata
Celtis glabrata, commonly known as the smooth hackberry, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Native to specific tropical regions, it possesses unique bioactive properties used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its role in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Celtis glabrata
- Family: Cannabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Celtis glabrata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Rosales. Finally, it is a member of the family Cannabaceae and the genus Celtis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Cannabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Celtis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Celtis glabrata, is referred to by various local names depending on the region and language. In Bulgarian, it is called оголена копривка, while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Hamar dağdağan, and in Macedonian, it is referred to as гола копривка.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | оголена копривка | Wikidata |
| az | Hamar dağdağan | Wikidata |
| mk | гола копривка | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated primarily within the southeastern and eastern regions of Europe. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented across Albania, Bulgaria, and Greece. It can also be found inhabiting the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Furthermore, the distribution extends into Eastern Europe, specifically within the Crimea region. These locations highlight the plant's preference for the unique environmental conditions of these particular territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Celtis glabrata, utilizes its leaf as a significant component in its physiological processes and potential medicinal applications. The leaf structure serves as the primary site for photosynthesis, allowing the plant to convert sunlight into energy, while also containing various bioactive compounds that may offer therapeutic benefits. In traditional practices, the leaf is often the specific part harvested for decoctions or extracts, making it a focal point for those studying the plant's pharmacological properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Celtis glabrata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetone, chloroform, ethanol, methanol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |