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Celtis lindheimeri Engelm. ex K. Koch
Lindheimer's hackberry, Lindheimer hackberry
Ulmaceae (Elm Family)
USDA Symbol: CELI
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
This species is named after Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer (1801-1879) who is often called the Father of Texas Botany because of his work as the first permanent-resident plant collector in Texas. In 1834 Lindheimer immigrated to the United States as a political refugee. He spent from 1843-1852 collecting specimens in Texas. In 1844 he settled in New Braunfels, Texas, and was granted land on the banks of the Comal River, where he continued his plant collecting and attempted to establish a botanical garden. He shared his findings with many others who shared his interest in botany, including Ferdinand von Roemer and Adolph Scheele. Lindheimer is credited with the discovery of several hundred plant species. In addition his name is used to designate forty-eight species and subspecies of plants. He is buried in New Braunfels. His house, on Comal Street in New Braunfels, is now a museum.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Size Class: 36-72 ft.
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Obovate
Leaf Margin: Entire , Serrate
Leaf Base: Cordate , Rounded
Leaf Texture: Leathery
Fruit Type: Drupe
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , MayBloom Notes: Inflorescences erect dense clusters, 2-9-flowered, at base of leaves.
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Celtis lindheimeri is a larval host and/or nectar source for:|
Band-celled Sister (Adelpha fessonia)  Larval Host |
Bibliography
Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright
Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest (1991) Miller, G. O.
Trees of Central Texas (1984) Vines, Robert A.
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-07-30Research By: TWC Staff
