Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ficifolia
ID:
592887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb. ex Snethl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 365 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592219

Common Names

  • Cecropia ficifolia
  • Fig-Leafed Cecropia
  • Fig-Leafed Trumpet Tree

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Synonyms

  • Cecropia discolor Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cecropia ferreyrae Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cecropia hormigiana Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cecropia magnifolia Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cecropia mituana Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cecropia mocoana Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cecropia porvenirensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cecropia standleyi J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Cecropia ficifolia (also called Fig-leaved Cecropia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is a large tree with alternate, compound leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cecropia ficifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin problems, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cecropia ficifolia has small white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cecropia ficifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Cecropia ficifolia

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

Cecropia ficifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cecropia ficifolia?

Cecropia ficifolia

What is the natural habitat of Cecropia ficifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

What is the average height of Cecropia ficifolia?

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

Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
Emilie Snethlage (1868-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snethl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:582776-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.