Status:
valid
Authors:
S.J.Davies
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 6: 437 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463651
Common Names
- Rufescent Macaranga
- Macaranga
- Mango Tree
Description
Macaranga rufescens (also called 'Rufescent 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 rufescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macaranga rufescens is yellow, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macaranga rufescens 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 rufescens
Macaranga rufescens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Macaranga rufescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macaranga rufescens?
Macaranga rufescens
What is the family of Macaranga rufescens?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Macaranga rufescens?
Red Macaranga
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,