Spiny hackberry
Celtis ehrenbergiana

Family: Cannabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 4-12 m tall. It has spines in pairs near the leaves. The leaves are simple and alternate. The leaves are broadly oval and heart shaped at the base with some teeth towards the top end. The fruit are orange.

Also put in the family Ulmaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between sea level to 2,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Haiti, Mexico, North America, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, South America, Uruguay, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh. They are also used for a drink.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Acebuche, Baimoro, Capul, Garabato, Garambullo, Granjeno, Huasteco, Satasche, Tala, Tala arbusto, Tala churqui, Tala gateador, Tala trepa dora, Taleira, Taleira-do-pampa, Yasy, Yoas

Synonyms

Celtis bonplandiana Planch.; Celtis tala Gill. ex Planch,; Celtis sellowiana Miq.; Celtis spinosa Spr.; Celtis weddelliana (Planch.) Romanczuk; and others