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Scientific name: Cecropia peltata is commonly given as “trumpet tree.”
Growth habit: It’s a fast-growing, pioneer tree in humid tropical forests.
Leaves: The leaves are large, often palmate (with lobes), and tend to be deeply indented or lobed.
Leaf arrangement: Leaves are alternate, often clustered near ends of branches, each on a stout petiole (leaf stalk).
Petiole: The petiole is elongated (12–20 inches in some cases) and enlarged at the base. \
Size: The entire leaf blade can be quite broad, up to ~30 cm or more, depending on local growth conditions.
Other features: The tree is dioecious (having separate male and female plants) in many regions.
Uses & cultural/medicinal associations:
Leaves are dried, crushed, or made into tea in traditional medicine.
Medicinal uses attributed to trumpet leaves include treatment or assistance with respiratory issues (cough, asthma, bronchitis), colds and flu, hypertension, diabetes, inflammation, antibacterial, etc.
In Haitian usage, the name “Twonpèt” is used locally for “trumpet” leaf preparations (fèy Twonpèt).
The hollow petiole or trunk can sometimes be used as a natural “trumpet” (instrument) due to its shape.
Scientific name: Cecropia peltata is commonly given as “trumpet tree.”
Growth habit: It’s a fast-growing, pioneer tree in humid tropical forests.
Leaves: The leaves are large, often palmate (with lobes), and tend to be deeply indented or lobed.
Leaf arrangement: Leaves are alternate, often clustered near ends of branches, each on a stout petiole (leaf stalk).
Petiole: The petiole is elongated (12–20 inches in some cases) and enlarged at the base. \
Size: The entire leaf blade can be quite broad, up to ~30 cm or more, depending on local growth conditions.
Other features: The tree is dioecious (having separate male and female plants) in many regions.
Uses & cultural/medicinal associations:
Leaves are dried, crushed, or made into tea in traditional medicine.
Medicinal uses attributed to trumpet leaves include treatment or assistance with respiratory issues (cough, asthma, bronchitis), colds and flu, hypertension, diabetes, inflammation, antibacterial, etc.
In Haitian usage, the name “Twonpèt” is used locally for “trumpet” leaf preparations (fèy Twonpèt).
The hollow petiole or trunk can sometimes be used as a natural “trumpet” (instrument) due to its shape.