Phaleria macrocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1282446
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boerl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 111 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281784
Common Names
- Macrocarpa Phaleria
- Large-Fruited Phaleria
- Large-Fruited False Rosemary
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaleria macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Phaleria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has a light green foliage and small white flowers. It is native to Indonesia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phaleria macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Phaleria macrocarpa flower is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaleria macrocarpa is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in the summer or by seed sown in the spring.
Where to Find Phaleria macrocarpa
Phaleria macrocarpa is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in moist, shady areas with well-drained soil.
Phaleria macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaleria macrocarpa?
Phaleria macrocarpa
What is the common name of Phaleria macrocarpa?
Large-fruited Phaleria
What is the natural habitat of Phaleria macrocarpa?
Forests and woodlands
Species in the Phaleria genus
Phaleria nisidai, Phaleria octandra, Phaleria biflora, Phaleria capitata, Phaleria disperma, Phaleria longituba, Phaleria okapensis, Phaleria pilistyla, Phaleria acuminata, Phaleria angustifolia, Phaleria chermsideana, Phaleria clerodendron, Phaleria coccinea, Phaleria elegans, Phaleria glabra, Phaleria ixoroides, Phaleria lanceolata, Phaleria montana, Phaleria pubiflora, Phaleria macrocarpa, Phaleria nishidae, Phaleria pentecostalis, Phaleria perrottetiana, Phaleria pulchra, Phaleria sogerensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50315226: Based on the initial data import
Jacob Gijsbert Boerlage (1849-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boerl.' in the authors string.