Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Urticaceae

Genus:

Cecropia

Species:

Cecropia saxatilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, sloths, bats, primates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily when fresh but lose viability quickly. Light enhances germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI