Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Urticaceae

Genus:

Cecropia

Species:

Cecropia strigosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals, sloths, bats

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

15–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and lose viability quickly. Fresh seed germinates best at warm temperatures with high humidity.

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