Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Urticaceae

Genus:

Cecropia

Species:

Cecropia utcubambana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, sloths, bats, insects

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and lose viability quickly. Fresh seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (25-30°C).

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