Cecropia insignis

Cecropia insignis is a member of the Urticaceae family, commonly known as the nettle family. The species is native to Central and South American countries, where it occurs in Antioquia, Boyacá, Chocó, Tolima, and Valle in Colombia, as well as in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panamá. It was formally described in 1851 by Liebm. The genus Cecropia is characterized by rapid growth and is often found in tropical forest environments. This species contributes to the biodiversity of the regions it inhabits.