Cecropia polystachya
Cecropia polystachya Trécul
Cecropia polystachya is a species in the genus Cecropia, belonging to the family Urticaceae. It was first described by Trécul in 1847. The species is native to several regions in South America, including Brazil (North, Southeast, and West-Central), Bolivia, and Peru.
Description
Cecropia polystachya is a member of the Urticaceae family, commonly known as the nettle family. It is part of the genus Cecropia, which includes several fast-growing tree species found in tropical regions. This species has a wide distribution across South America, occurring in Brazil's North, Southeast, and West-Central regions, as well as in Bolivia and Peru. The species was formally published in 1847 by the botanist Trécul. It is one of several Cecropia species that are ecologically significant in tropical ecosystems, often associated with disturbed or secondary growth habitats.
Distribution
BR · Global · Bolivia · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central · Peru
Synonyms
Ambaiba klotzschianaAmbaiba leucophaeaAmbaiba niveaAmbaiba pinnatilobaAmbaiba ruizianaCecropia bolivianaCecropia flagelliferaCecropia francisciiCecropia klotzschianaCecropia leucophaeaCecropia niveaCecropia pinnatilobaCecropia ruizianaCecropia scabra
