Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
592954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. Guatimal. : 39 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592286

Common Names

  • Cecropia obtusifolia
  • Cecropia-obtusa
  • Cecropia-obtusifolia

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Synonyms

  • Ambaiba commutata (Schott ex Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ambaiba costaricensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ambaiba hemsleyana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ambaiba mexicana (Hemsl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ambaiba obtusifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ambaiba panamensis (Hemsl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cecropia alvarezii Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cecropia amphichlora Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Cecropia burriada Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cecropia commutata Schott ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Cecropia concolor Miq. [illegitimate]
  • Cecropia dabeibana Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cecropia levyana Aladar Richt. [unknown]
  • Cecropia maxonii Pittier [unknown]
  • Cecropia mexicana Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Cecropia mexicana glabrescens Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cecropia mexicana macrostachya Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cecropia obtusifolia burriada (Cuatrec.) C.C.Berg & P.Franco [unknown]
  • Cecropia panamensis Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Cecropia radlkoferiana Aladar Richt. [unknown]
  • Cecropia radlkoferiana Aladar Richt. [unknown]

Description

Cecropia obtusifolia (also called Blunt-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 obtusifolia is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of food, and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cecropia obtusifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cecropia obtusifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in the understory of the forest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cecropia obtusifolia

Cecropia obtusifolia is found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Cecropia obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cecropia obtusifolia?

Cecropia obtusifolia

What is the common name of Cecropia obtusifolia?

Oblong-leaved cecropia

What is the natural habitat of Cecropia obtusifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:850947-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.