Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgusa
ID:
593045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 6: 286 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592377



Common Names

  • Cecropia virgusa
  • Virgus Cecropia
  • Virgus Trumpet Tree


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Description

Cecropia virgusa (also called C. virgusa, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It is a large, 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, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Cecropia virgusa has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. Seed: The seed of Cecropia virgusa is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Cecropia virgusa are small, dark green, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cecropia virgusa is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Cecropia virgusa

Cecropia virgusa is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Cecropia virgusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cecropia virgusa?

Cecropia virgusa

What is the natural habitat of Cecropia virgusa?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the average height of Cecropia virgusa?

Up to 25 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:50975-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.