Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
592830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 6: 286 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592162

Common Names

  • Andean Cecropia
  • Andina Cecropia
  • Cecropia Andina

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Description

Cecropia andina (also called Andean Cecropia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California, growing in chaparral and woodlands. It has small, glossy green leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Cecropia andina is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as well as for erosion control. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Cecropia andina has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. Seed: The seed of Cecropia andina is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Cecropia andina are small, dark green, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cecropia andina is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 30 feet tall and wide. It is native to tropical America and is hardy in USDA zones 10-12. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Cecropia andina

Cecropia andina can be found in tropical rainforests in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Cecropia andina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cecropia andina?

Cecropia andina

What is the natural habitat of Cecropia andina?

Tropical forests of South America

What is the average height of Cecropia andina?

Up to 40 meters

Species in the Cecropia genus

Cecropia albicans, Cecropia andina, Cecropia angulata, Cecropia angustifolia, Cecropia annulata, Cecropia bullata, Cecropia candida, Cecropia chlorostachya, Cecropia concolor, Cecropia david-smithii, Cecropia dealbata, Cecropia distachya, Cecropia elongata, Cecropia engleriana, Cecropia ficifolia, Cecropia gabrielis, Cecropia garciae, Cecropia glaziovii, Cecropia goudotiana, Cecropia granvilleana, Cecropia herthae, Cecropia heterochroma, Cecropia hispidissima, Cecropia hololeuca, Cecropia idroboi, Cecropia insignis, Cecropia kavanayensis, Cecropia latiloba, Cecropia litoralis, Cecropia longipes, Cecropia marginalis, Cecropia maxima, Cecropia megastachya, Cecropia membranacea, Cecropia metensis, Cecropia montana, Cecropia multisecta, Cecropia mutisiana, Cecropia obtusa, Cecropia obtusifolia, Cecropia pachystachya, Cecropia palmata, Cecropia pastasana, Cecropia peltata, Cecropia pittieri, Cecropia plicata, Cecropia polystachya, Cecropia purpurascens, Cecropia putumayonis, Cecropia radlkoferana,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50820-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.