Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Urticaceae

Genus:

Cecropia

Species:

Cecropia obtusifolia

USDA Symbol:

CEOB

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bats, mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Pioneer species that rapidly colonizes disturbed areas including post-fire sites. Does not require fire but thrives in gaps and clearings.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers nutrient-rich environments typical of tropical forests

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and are often dispersed by fruit-eating birds and bats. Fresh seeds germinate best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI