Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pax & K.Hoffm.) Rehder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 3: 240 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231989
Common Names
- Henryi Tree
- Henryi Blossom
- Henryi Mango
Synonyms
- Mallotus henryi Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Macaranga henryi (also called 'Tiger's Claw', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in moist, lowland forests. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Macaranga henryi is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Macaranga henryi are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macaranga henryi is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of 25 m. It is suitable for cultivation in tropical and subtropical climates. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Macaranga henryi
Macaranga henryi is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Macaranga henryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macaranga henryi?
Macaranga henryi
What is the common name of Macaranga henryi?
Henry's Macaranga
What is the natural habitat of Macaranga henryi?
Tropical rainforests
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,