Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
232574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiv. ex Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 260 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231905



Common Names

  • Cuspidata Macaranga
  • Cuspidata Mapper Tree
  • Mapper Tree


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Synonyms

  • Macaranga peltata Boiv. ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Tanarius cuspidatus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Macaranga cuspidata antanosy Leandri [unknown]
  • Macaranga cuspidata ivohibensis Leandri [unknown]
  • Macaranga cuspidata sihanaka Leandri [unknown]

Description

Macaranga cuspidata (also called Pointed Macaranga, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun.

Uses & Benefits

Macaranga cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macaranga cuspidata is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga cuspidata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and the soil should be kept lightly moist.

Where to Find Macaranga cuspidata

Macaranga cuspidata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Macaranga cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macaranga cuspidata?

Macaranga cuspidata

What is the common name of Macaranga cuspidata?

Cuspidate Macaranga

What is the family of Macaranga cuspidata?

Euphorbiaceae

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