Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
darbyshirei
ID:
232581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 323 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231912

Common Names

  • Darbyshirei Macaranga
  • Darbyshirei Mapper Tree
  • Mapper Tree

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Description

Macaranga darbyshirei (also called Darbyshire's Macaranga, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun.

Uses & Benefits

Macaranga darbyshirei 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 darbyshirei are small and yellow-green, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga darbyshirei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and the soil should be kept lightly moist.

Where to Find Macaranga darbyshirei

Macaranga darbyshirei is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Macaranga darbyshirei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macaranga darbyshirei?

Macaranga darbyshirei

What is the common name of Macaranga darbyshirei?

Darbyshire's Macaranga

What is the family of Macaranga darbyshirei?

Euphorbiaceae

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,

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