Macaranga magnifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnifolia
ID:
232752
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.M.Perry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 34: 236 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232083
Common Names
- Macaranga magnifolia
- Magnifolia Mapple
- Mapple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macaranga magnifolia (also called 'Magnificent Macaranga', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in moist, lowland forests. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Macaranga magnifolia 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 flower of Macaranga magnifolia is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macaranga magnifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and humid. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Macaranga magnifolia
Macaranga magnifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.
Macaranga magnifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macaranga magnifolia?
Macaranga magnifolia
What is the family of Macaranga magnifolia?
Euphorbiaceae
Where is Macaranga magnifolia native to?
Indonesia
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116562: Based on the initial data import
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.