How to Identify Cannabaceae

Cannabaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Rosales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 32 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.

Key Identification Features

For instant identification in the field, use the iNature app — AI-powered, works offline.

Representative Cannabaceae Species

How to identify Celtis philippensis Blanco

Celtis philippensis Blanco

Celtis philippensis Blanco

Celtis philippensis is an Asian Cannabaceae tree distributed across South Asia t…

How to identify Humulus scandens (Lour.) Merr.

Humulus scandens (Lour.) Merr.

Humulus scandens (Lour.) Merr.

Humulus scandens, also called Japanese hop, is an Asian native invasive plant in…

How to identify Celtis tala Gillies ex Planch.

Celtis tala Gillies ex Planch.

Celtis tala Gillies ex Planch.

Celtis tala is a variable-sized tree with spiny zigzag branches, spring flowers,…

How to identify Celtis biondii Pamp.

Celtis biondii Pamp.

Celtis biondii Pamp.

Celtis biondii is a deciduous hackberry species native to East Asia that favors …

How to identify Celtis africana Burm.fil.

Celtis africana Burm.fil.

Celtis africana Burm.fil.

Celtis africana (white stinkwood) is a deciduous African tree popular for bird-f…

How to identify Pteroceltis tatarinowii Maxim.

Pteroceltis tatarinowii Maxim.

Pteroceltis tatarinowii Maxim.

Pteroceltis tatarinowii is an endemic Chinese tree, the only extant member of Pt…

How to identify Aphananthe philippinensis Planch.

Aphananthe philippinensis Planch.

Aphananthe philippinensis Planch.

Aphananthe philippinensis (native elm) is a variable-sized tree that provides fo…

How to identify Celtis paniculata (Endl.) Planch.

Celtis paniculata (Endl.) Planch.

Celtis paniculata (Endl.) Planch.

Celtis paniculata is a tropical Asia-Pacific tree that supports wildlife and pro…

How to identify Celtis tetrandra Roxb.

Celtis tetrandra Roxb.

Celtis tetrandra Roxb.

Celtis tetrandra, the Nilgiri elm, is a flowering hackberry species found across…

How to identify Celtis bungeana Blume

Celtis bungeana Blume

Celtis bungeana Blume

Bunge's hackberry (Celtis bungeana Blume) is a 15-meter-tall deciduous tree nati…

How to identify Trema lamarckianum (Roem. & Schult.) Blume

Trema lamarckianum (Roem. & Schult.) Blume

Trema lamarckianum (Roem. & Schult.) Blume

Trema lamarckianum is a shade-intolerant pioneer shrub native to parts of the Ca…

How to identify Celtis laevigata Willd.

Celtis laevigata Willd.

Celtis laevigata Willd.

Celtis laevigata, commonly sugarberry, is a medium North American native tree us…

Browse all 32 Cannabaceae species →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Cannabaceae?

Cannabaceae plants belong to the Rosales order in the Plantae kingdom. Its infructescence is rarely longer than 2 cm, with bracts and bracteoles less than 1 cm long, and distinctly spinulose-ciliate. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Cannabaceae?

Cannabaceae is classified in the order Rosales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Grey branchlets feature longitudinal cracks.

⚠️ Are any Cannabaceae species poisonous?

Yes, some Cannabaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Cannabaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer

Start Exploring Nature Today

Download iNature for free. 10 identifications on us. No account needed. No credit card required.

Download Free on App Store