Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VII: 360 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232050
Common Names
- Macaranga Kurzii
- Kurzii Macaranga
- Kurzii Tree
Synonyms
- Macaranga andersonii Craib [unknown]
- Macaranga membranacea Kurz [unknown]
- Tanarius kurzii Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Macaranga kurzii (also called 'Kurz's Macaranga', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is found in tropical rainforests, secondary forests, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Macaranga kurzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Macaranga kurzii are small, yellow-green in color, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macaranga kurzii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, Macaranga kurzii requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Macaranga kurzii
Macaranga kurzii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.
Macaranga kurzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macaranga kurzii?
Macaranga kurzii
What is the common name of Macaranga kurzii?
Kurzii
What is the family of Macaranga kurzii?
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,