Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schreberiana
ID:
593002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 4(1): 150 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592334

Common Names

  • Cecropia schreberiana
  • Cecropia-schreberiana
  • Cecropia-schreberiana

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Synonyms

  • Ambaiba schreberiana (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cecropia schreberiana (also called Schreberiana Cecropia, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing tree, reaching heights of up to 50 feet. It is often found in tropical rainforests, and is known for its large, palm-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cecropia schreberiana is used as a source of food for birds, as a shade tree, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cecropia schreberiana sub. antillarum (Snethl.) C.C.Berg & P.Franco
Cecropia schreberiana sub. schreberiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cecropia schreberiana is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cecropia schreberiana is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. It is also known to sucker from the roots.

Where to Find Cecropia schreberiana

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

Cecropia schreberiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cecropia schreberiana?

Cecropia schreberiana

Where is Cecropia schreberiana found?

Cecropia schreberiana is found in Central and South America.

What is the growth habit of Cecropia schreberiana?

Cecropia schreberiana is a large, fast-growing, deciduous tree.

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,

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