cecropia peltata

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Noun cecropia peltata has 1 sense

trumpetwood, trumpet-wood, trumpet tree, snake wood, imbauba, Cecropia peltata - tropical American tree with large peltate leaves and hollow stems
--₁ is a kind of angiospermous tree, flowering tree
--₁ is a member of Cecropia, genus Cecropia

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Cecropia peltata

Description:

Cecropia peltata is a species of tropical tree belonging to the Urticaceae family. Commonly known as the trumpet tree or snake wood, this fast-growing tree is characterized by large, palmate leaves and a hollow trunk. It is native to Central and South America and is often found in disturbed areas such as forest clearings or abandoned lands.

Sample Sentences:

The cecropia peltata is commonly used in traditional medicine.
Due to its fast growth, the trumpet tree (cecropia peltata) is often used for reforestation purposes.
The hollow trunks of cecropia peltata are often inhabited by various bird species.
The leaves of the snake wood tree (cecropia peltata) can reach up to 70 centimeters in diameter.
Cecropia peltata is considered an invasive species in some regions due to its ability to quickly colonize disturbed areas.

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