Cecropia schreberiana subsp. antillarum

Cecropia schreberiana subsp. antillarum

Native to:
Cuba | Dominican Republic | Haiti | Leeward Is. | Puerto Rico

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Urticaceae
Genus:
Cecropia
Species:
Cecropia schreberiana subsp. antillarum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, sloths, bats, insects

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with light and warmth. Best germination occurs on moist substrate with temperatures above 20°C.

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