Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utcubambana
ID:
593039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 52: 157 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592371

Common Names

  • Cecropia utcubambana
  • Cecropia-utcubambana
  • Cecropia-utcubambana

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Description

Cecropia utcubambana (also called C. utcubambana, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. The bark is smooth and gray, and the leaves are large and lobed. It grows in moist, montane forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cecropia utcubambana is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of food for animals, and as a source of wood for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cecropia utcubambana 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 utcubambana 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 utcubambana

Cecropia utcubambana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Cecropia utcubambana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cecropia utcubambana?

Cecropia utcubambana

What is the natural habitat of Cecropia utcubambana?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the average height of Cecropia utcubambana?

Up to 20 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:50973-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.