Cecropia gabrielis

Cecropia gabrielis is a member of the Urticaceae family, commonly known as the nettle family. This species is part of the genus Cecropia, which is characterized by its rapid growth and association with ants in a mutualistic relationship. The species is distributed across several regions in Colombia, including Antioquia, Nariño, and Valle, as well as in Ecuador. It was formally described in 1956 by the botanist Cuatrec. The species contributes to the biodiversity of its native range and is part of the broader ecological systems found in the Andean and Pacific regions of northern South America.