Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Urticaceae

Genus:

Cecropia

Species:

Cecropia hispidissima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

sloths, birds, ants, bats

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily when fresh but lose viability quickly. Light may enhance germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI