Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
592973

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. ex A.Stewart

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 1: 389 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592305



Common Names

  • Cecropia pittieri
  • Cecropia-pittieri
  • Cecropia-pittieri


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cecropia pittieri 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 pittieri 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 pittieri

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

Cecropia pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cecropia pittieri?

Cecropia pittieri

What is the common name of Cecropia pittieri?

Pittier cecropia

What is the natural habitat of Cecropia pittieri?

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

Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Alban N. Stewart (b.1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Stewart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50920-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.