Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
saccifera
ID:
232895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 93 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232226

Common Names

  • Macaranga saccifera
  • Sac-bearing Macaranga
  • Sac-bearing Mapple

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Synonyms

  • Macaranga saccifera dentifera Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Macaranga saccifera (also called 'Sac-bearing Macaranga', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, up to 15 m tall, with a cylindrical bole up to 40 cm in diameter. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in mangrove swamps, lowland forests, and hill forests up to 1,200 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Macaranga saccifera is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macaranga saccifera are small, yellow-green in color, and arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga saccifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.

Where to Find Macaranga saccifera

Macaranga saccifera is native to tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Macaranga saccifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macaranga saccifera?

Macaranga saccifera

What is the common name of Macaranga saccifera?

Sac-bearing macaranga

What is the natural habitat of Macaranga saccifera?

Macaranga saccifera is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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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