Cecropia metensis
Also known as: Cecropia peltata var. candida Velasquez
- Cecropia peltata var. candida Velasquez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Urticaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Cecropia metensis
Naturally occurring in South America, Cecropia metensis is a tree belonging to the Urticaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, Guyana, Venezuela