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bois cannon

Cecropia peltata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Norway), North America (Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Species

Cecropia peltata (bois cannon)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish yagrumo

French bois cannon

German Trompetenbaum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bois cannon?

The scientific name of bois cannon is Cecropia peltata. It belongs to the genus Cecropia.

What is the conservation status of bois cannon?

bois cannon (Cecropia peltata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bois cannon live?

bois cannon is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Norway), North America (Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Indonesia, Madagascar.

What family does bois cannon belong to?

bois cannon (Cecropia peltata) belongs to the genus Cecropia, which is part of the taxonomic family Urticaceae.

Is bois cannon endangered?

No, bois cannon (Cecropia peltata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does bois cannon belong to?

bois cannon (Cecropia peltata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of bois cannon?

The closest relatives of bois cannon in the genus Cecropia include Ambay pumpwood, Trumpet tree, Trumpet tree.