Cecropia herthae
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves are 60 cm long by 80 cm wide. The fruit are oblong and 4 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows at low levels above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Colombia, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chilla, Mamebe, Mankawemen, Tuntu, Urku tuntu
Synonyms
Cecropia congesta Cuatrec.;