Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pleioneura
ID:
232831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 110 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232162

Common Names

  • Macaranga pleioneura
  • Pleioneura Mapple
  • Mapple

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Description

Macaranga pleioneura (also called Pleione Macaranga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Macaranga pleioneura 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Macaranga pleioneura var. pleioneura
Macaranga pleioneura var. velutina Whitmore

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macaranga pleioneura 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 pleioneura 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 pleioneura

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

Macaranga pleioneura FAQ

What are the common names of Macaranga pleioneura?

Pleioneura Mistletoe

What is the natural habitat of Macaranga pleioneura?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Macaranga pleioneura?

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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