Macaranga pentaloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentaloba
ID:
464312
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.J.Davies
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 6: 433 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463644
Common Names
- Pentalobate Macaranga
- Macaranga
- Mango Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macaranga pentaloba (also called 'Five-lobed Macaranga', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with large, lobed leaves and a branching stem. It is native to tropical regions of the world, and is found in rainforests and along the edges of rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Macaranga pentaloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and is known to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macaranga pentaloba has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macaranga pentaloba is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings in the spring or summer and plant them in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Macaranga pentaloba
Macaranga pentaloba is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Macaranga pentaloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macaranga pentaloba?
Macaranga pentaloba
What is the common name of Macaranga pentaloba?
Five-lobed Macaranga
What is the growth habit of Macaranga pentaloba?
It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit.
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-252728: Based on the initial data import
Stuart James Davies (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Davies' in the authors string.