Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
petanostyla
ID:
232825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 537 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232156

Common Names

  • Petanostyla Macaranga
  • Petanostyla Tree
  • Petanostyla Leaf Tree

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Description

Macaranga petanostyla (also called Petanostyla 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 petanostyla 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 flowers of Macaranga petanostyla are small, yellow-green, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga petanostyla is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12.

Where to Find Macaranga petanostyla

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

Macaranga petanostyla FAQ

What are the common names of Macaranga petanostyla?

Petanostyla Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Macaranga petanostyla?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Macaranga petanostyla?

10-20 meters

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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