Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
myriantha
ID:
232790

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 1008 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232121

Common Names

  • Myriantha Macaranga
  • Myriantha Tree
  • Myriantha Leaf Tree

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Synonyms

  • Tanarius myrianthus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Macaranga myriantha (also called Myriantha macaranga, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree native to the Solomon Islands. It is a medium-sized tree, with a straight trunk and a rounded crown. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are small, yellow, and fragrant. It is found in tropical rainforests, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Macaranga myriantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in plantations. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macaranga myriantha is a yellow-greenish color. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga myriantha is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and partial shade. It can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Macaranga myriantha

Macaranga myriantha can be found in tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines and Indonesia.

Macaranga myriantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macaranga myriantha?

Macaranga myriantha

What is the common name of Macaranga myriantha?

Myriantha Macaranga

What is the natural habitat of Macaranga myriantha?

Tropical rainforests

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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