Genus Cecropia (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of tropical American trees that yield a bast fiber used for cordage and bark used in tanning; milky juice yields caoutchouc.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cecropia trees are native to tropical America and have been used by indigenous communities for centuries for their fiber and medicinal properties.
- The bast fiber from the genus Cecropia is highly valued for its strength and durability, making it ideal for cordage and rope production.
- The large leaves of the Cecropia tree are a distinctive feature of tropical American forests and can grow up to 2 feet in diameter.
- Cecropia trees have been used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory properties, and modern research is investigating their potential as a treatment for various diseases.
- Cecropia trees have a unique relationship with certain species of ants, which live in the tree's hollow trunks and help protect it from herbivores and competing plants.