snakewoodtree
Cecropia palmata Willd.
Cecropia palmata, a member of the Urticaceae family, is a tree species native to several regions in South America and the Pacific. It is commonly known as snakewoodtree and was first described by Willd. in 1806. This species is found in Brazil, Bolivia, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, and the Marianas. It has also been recorded in the conterminous 48 United States and parts of Brazil including the Northeast, North, and West-Central regions.
Description
Cecropia palmata is a species within the genus Cecropia, characterized by its presence in tropical and subtropical regions. The tree is part of the nettle family, Urticaceae, and is known for its rapid growth and ecological importance in its native habitats. Its distribution spans from South America to the Pacific islands, with records in several South American countries and parts of the United States. The species was first published in 1806 and is recognized for its role in supporting biodiversity and ecosystem functions in the regions it inhabits.
Other common names
Trumpet treesnakewoodtree
Distribution
BR · Global · conterminous 48 United States · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil West-Central · French Guiana · Marianas · Peru · Suriname · Venezuela
Synonyms
Ambaiba palmataCecropia bureauiana
