Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Urticaceae

Genus:

Cecropia

Species:

Cecropia pastasana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

sloths, birds, bats, insects

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate rapidly in warm, moist conditions. Light may enhance germination. Fresh seeds have higher viability than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI