Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
amissa
ID:
232466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 403 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231797

Common Names

  • Amissa Macaranga
  • Amissa Mapper Tree
  • Mapper Tree

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Synonyms

  • Endospermum perakense King ex Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Macaranga amissa (also called 'Mountain Mango', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, up to 15 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforests, growing in open or partly shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Macaranga amissa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade. The leaves of the plant are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macaranga amissa has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga amissa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a moist potting mix.

Where to Find Macaranga amissa

Macaranga amissa is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Macaranga amissa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macaranga amissa?

Macaranga amissa

What is the family of Macaranga amissa?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Macaranga amissa?

Amissa Macaranga

Species in the Macaranga genus

Macaranga acerifolia, Macaranga advena, Macaranga aetheadenia, Macaranga albescens, Macaranga alchorneifolia, Macaranga alchorneoides, Macaranga aleuritoides, Macaranga alnifolia, Macaranga amissa, Macaranga amplifolia, Macaranga anceps, Macaranga andamanica, Macaranga angolensis, Macaranga angulata, Macaranga angustifolia, Macaranga assas, Macaranga astrolabica, Macaranga attenuata, Macaranga baccaureifolia, Macaranga bailloniana, Macaranga balabacensis, Macaranga balansae, Macaranga bancana, Macaranga barteri, Macaranga beccariana, Macaranga beillei, Macaranga belensis, Macaranga bicolor, Macaranga bifoveata, Macaranga boutonioides, Macaranga brachythyrsa, Macaranga brachytricha, Macaranga brevipetiolata, Macaranga brooksii, Macaranga brunneofloccosa, Macaranga bullata, Macaranga caesariata, Macaranga caladiifolia, Macaranga calcicola, Macaranga capensis, Macaranga carolinensis, Macaranga carrii, Macaranga caudata, Macaranga caudatifolia, Macaranga celebica, Macaranga chlorolepis, Macaranga choiseuliana, Macaranga chrysotricha, Macaranga cissifolia, Macaranga clavata,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References