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pumpwood
Scientific Name: Cecropia schreberiana
Family: Cecropiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pumpwood (Cecropia schreberiana)
Pumpwood refers primarily to trees in the genus Cecropia. The main species found in the Pacific lowlands of Costa Rica is Cecropia schreberiana.
Common Names
- Pumpwood
- Cecropia
- Shield-leaf pumpwood
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cecropia schreberiana Miq.
- Genus: Cecropia
- Family: Not explicitly stated in text.
- Synonyms: The text mentions Cecropia peltata and Cecropia adenopus.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the presence of latex sap in Pumpwood trees, a substance that could be a potential irritant.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions the presence of latex sap in Pumpwood trees, a substance that could be a potential irritant.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cecropia schreberiana is the main species of Cecropia found in the Pacific lowlands of Costa Rica.
- Generally found in tropical rainforests.
Traditional Uses
- Pumpwood is used in traditional medicines in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and throughout Latin America.
- The latex sap is used to treat ailments.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Pumpwood trees have a distinctive canopy.
- The leaves are long-stalked and hand-shaped.
Ecological Role
- Silverleaf Pumpwood (Cecropia peltata) uses its energy to grow fast and spends little to defend leaves against herbivores.
Quirky Facts
- Silverleaf Pumpwood (Cecropia peltata) prioritize rapid growth over defense against herbivores.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cecropia schreberiana.