Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 536 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231852
Common Names
- Calcicola Macaranga
- Calcicola Mapple
- Calcicola Tree
Description
Macaranga calcicola (also called Malacca Teak, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree species native to Southeast Asia. It can grow up to 20 meters tall and has a dense, spreading crown. It is found in a variety of habitats, including lowland and montane forests, as well as disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Macaranga calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Macaranga calcicola are small, yellow in color and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval leaves and a yellow stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macaranga calcicola is an 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 calcicola
Macaranga calcicola is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Macaranga calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macaranga calcicola?
Macaranga calcicola
What is the family of Macaranga calcicola?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Macaranga calcicola?
Calcium-loving 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,