Pumpwood
Cecropia schreberiana
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © davizhorcajada (iNaturalist #138017058)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Urticaceae
- Genus:
- Cecropia
- Species:
- Cecropia schreberiana
- USDA Symbol:
- CESC9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Common in disturbed areas and secondary forests
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and are typically short-lived. Fresh seeds germinate best; often colonizes disturbed areas rapidly.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI