Maclura fruticosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Corner
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 19: 239 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224379
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Maclura fruticosa (also called Fruticose Maclura, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Moraceae family. It is native to India. It is found in tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Maclura fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Maclura fruticosa is a small, yellowish-green, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maclura fruticosa is a deciduous shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Maclura fruticosa
Maclura fruticosa can be found in China, India, and Japan.
Maclura fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maclura fruticosa?
Maclura fruticosa
What are the common names of Maclura fruticosa?
Chinese Mulberry and Chinese Orange
What are the uses of Maclura fruticosa?
Ornamental, medicinal, and culinary
Species in the Maclura genus
Species in the Moraceae family
Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50041332: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.