Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
232613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 521 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231944

Common Names

  • Ferruginea Macaranga
  • Ferruginea Mapper Tree
  • Mapper Tree

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Synonyms

  • Macaranga platyphylla Baker ex Baill. [unknown]

Description

Macaranga ferruginea (also called Rusty 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 ferruginea is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macaranga ferruginea is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga ferruginea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until new growth appears.

Where to Find Macaranga ferruginea

Macaranga ferruginea is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Macaranga ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macaranga ferruginea?

Macaranga ferruginea

What is the common name of Macaranga ferruginea?

Macaranga

What type of plant is Macaranga ferruginea?

Tropical tree

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