Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
464329

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.J.Davies

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 29: 43 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463661

Common Names

  • Siamese Macaranga
  • Macaranga
  • Mango Tree

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Description

Macaranga siamensis (also called Siamese macaranga, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Macaranga siamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macaranga siamensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga siamensis is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Macaranga siamensis

Macaranga siamensis is native to Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Macaranga siamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macaranga siamensis?

Macaranga siamensis

What is the family of Macaranga siamensis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Macaranga siamensis?

Siamese 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-252730: Based on the initial data import
Stuart James Davies (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Davies' in the authors string.