Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilli
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 83: 438 (1979 publ. 1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232172
Common Names
- Macaranga polyneura
- Polyneura Mapple
- Mapple
Description
Macaranga polyneura (also called Polyneura 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 polyneura 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 polyneura is a yellow-greenish color. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macaranga polyneura 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 polyneura
Macaranga polyneura can be found in tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Macaranga polyneura FAQ
What are the common names of Macaranga polyneura?
Polyneura Mistletoe
What is the natural habitat of Macaranga polyneura?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Macaranga polyneura?
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,