Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annulata
ID:
592835

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg & P.Franco

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 245 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592167

Common Names

  • Cecropia Annulata
  • Annulata Cecropia
  • Cecropia

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Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cecropia annulata 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 annulata

Cecropia annulata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Cecropia annulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cecropia annulata?

Cecropia annulata

What is the natural habitat of Cecropia annulata?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the average height of Cecropia annulata?

Up to 25 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

Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.
Pilar Franco Rosselli (1950-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Franco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305265-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.