Maclura spinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) C.C.Berg
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 89: 245 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224381
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maclura spinosa (also called Spiny 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 spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Maclura spinosa
Maclura spinosa can be found in China, India, and Japan.
Maclura spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maclura spinosa?
Maclura spinosa
What are the common names of Maclura spinosa?
Spiny Mulberry and Chinese Mulberry
What are the uses of Maclura spinosa?
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-50041337: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.