Taxon: Celtis pallida Torr.

Summary

Genus:

Celtis

Family:

Cannabaceae

Nomen number:

101691

Place of publication:

W. H. Emory, Rep. U.S. Mex. bound. 2(1):203. 1859

Verified:

10/27/2011 ARS Systematic Botanists.

Accessions:

11 (2 active, 2 available) in National Plant Germplasm System. (Map it)

Other conspecific taxa

Autonyms (not in current use), synonyms and invalid designations

Invalid Designation(s)
Celtis ehrenbergiana auct. nonn.

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Conservation Status

Reference(s)

Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71. Note: = Celtis ehrenbergiana (Klotzsch) Liebm.
Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston. 1970. Manual of the vascular plants of Texas
Gómez-Pompa, A. & V. Sosa, eds. 1978-. Flora de Veracruz.
Henrickson, J. 2010. Comments on a revision of Celtis subgenus Mertensia (Celtidaceae) and the recognition of Celtis pallida. J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4:287-293.
Hunziker, A. T., dir. 1994-. Flora fanerogámica Argentina.
Kartesz, J. T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland.
Kearney, T. H. & R. H. Peebles. 1969. Arizona flora, ed. 2.
Martin, W. C. & C. R. Hutchins. 1980. A flora of New Mexico.
Rocha-Estrada., A. et al. 1998. Flora ornamental en plazas y jardines publicos del area metropolitana de Monterrey, Mexico. Sida 18:585.
Shreve, F. & I. L. Wiggins. 1964. Vegetation and flora of the Sonoran desert.
Standley, P. C. 1920. Trees and shrubs of Mexico. Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23:1-1721.
Wiggins, I. L. 1980. Flora of Baja California.
Wunderlin, R. & B. Hansen. Atlas of Florida vascular plants (on-line resource).

Common names

Language	Name	seq	Citation
English	desert hackberry	1	Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston. 1970. Manual of the vascular plants of Texas
English	spiny hackberry	1	Wunderlin, R. & B. Hansen. Atlas of Florida vascular plants (on-line resource).
Spanish	granjeno	2	Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston. 1970. Manual of the vascular plants of Texas

Distribution

order_code	Status	Continent	Subcontinent	Country	State	Note	Reference
1	Native	Northern America	Northern Mexico	Mexico	Baja California Sur		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Northern Mexico	Mexico	Chihuahua		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Northern Mexico	Mexico	Coahuila de Zaragoza		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Northern Mexico	Mexico	Durango		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Northern Mexico	Mexico	Sinaloa		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Northern Mexico	Mexico	Sonora		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Northern Mexico	Mexico	Tamaulipas		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Northern Mexico	Mexico	Zacatecas		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	South-Central U.S.A.	United States	New Mexico		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	South-Central U.S.A.	United States	Texas		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Southeastern U.S.A.	United States	Florida	http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/main.asp?plantID=3947	Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Southern Mexico	Mexico	Chiapas		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Southern Mexico	Mexico	México		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Southern Mexico	Mexico	Oaxaca		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Southern Mexico	Mexico	Puebla		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Southern Mexico	Mexico	Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Northern America	Southwestern U.S.A.	United States	Arizona		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	Catamarca		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	Chaco		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	Córdoba		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	Entre Ríos		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	Formosa		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	La Pampa		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	La Rioja		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	Salta		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	San Luis		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	Santa Fe		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	Santiago del Estero		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Argentina	Tucumán		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Paraguay	Amambay		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Paraguay	Boquerón		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Paraguay	Canindeyú		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Paraguay	Central		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Paraguay	Chaco		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Paraguay	Cordillera		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Paraguay	Itapúa		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Paraguay	Nueva Asuncion		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Paraguay	Paraguarí		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
1	Native	Southern America	Southern South America	Paraguay	Presidente Hayes		Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.
2	Cultivated					also cult.

Native
Northern America

SOUTHEASTERN U.S.A.: United States [Florida (http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/main.asp?plantID=3947)]
SOUTH-CENTRAL U.S.A.: United States [New Mexico, Texas]
SOUTHWESTERN U.S.A.: United States [Arizona]
NORTHERN MEXICO: Mexico [Chihuahua, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Durango, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, Baja California Sur]
SOUTHERN MEXICO: Mexico [Chiapas, México, Oaxaca, Puebla, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave]

Southern America

SOUTHERN SOUTH AMERICA: Argentina [Catamarca, Chaco, Córdoba, Entre Ríos, Formosa, La Pampa, La Rioja, Salta, San Luis, Santa Fe, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán], Paraguay [Amambay, Boquerón, Canindeyú, Central, Chaco, Cordillera, Itapúa, Nueva Asuncion, Paraguarí, Presidente Hayes]

Cultivated (also cult.)

Reference(s)

Berg, C. C. & S. V. Dahlberg. 2001. A revision of Celtis subg. Mertensia (Ulmaceae). Brittonia 53:71.

Economic Uses

Usage	Type	Note	Reference
Bee plants	honey production		Standley, P. C. 1920. Trees and shrubs of Mexico. Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23:1-1721.
Environmental	ornamental	in Mexico	Rocha-Estrada., A. et al. 1998. Flora ornamental en plazas y jardines publicos del area metropolitana de Monterrey, Mexico. Sida 18:585.

Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomydetail?id=101691. Accessed 28 April 2026.