Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tacuna
ID:
593024

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg & P.Franco

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 248 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592356



Common Names

  • Cecropia tacuna
  • Cecropia-tacuna
  • Cecropia-tacuna


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Description

Cecropia tacuna (also called Tacuna 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 tacuna 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 tacuna 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 tacuna 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 tacuna

Cecropia tacuna 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 tacuna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cecropia tacuna?

Cecropia tacuna

Where is Cecropia tacuna found?

Cecropia tacuna is found in Central and South America.

What is the growth habit of Cecropia tacuna?

Cecropia tacuna 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,

References

Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.
Pilar Franco Rosselli (1950-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Franco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300719-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.