Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lowii
ID:
232743

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 453 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232074



Common Names

  • Macaranga lowii
  • Lowii Mapple
  • Mapple


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Synonyms

  • Macaranga auriculata (Merr.) Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Macaranga lowii kostermansii Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Macaranga poilanei Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Mallotus affinis Merr. [unknown]
  • Mallotus auriculatus Merr. [unknown]
  • Mallotus tsiangii Merr. & Chun [unknown]
  • Tanarius lowii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Macaranga lowii (also called 'Low's Macaranga', 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 lowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macaranga lowii are small, yellow-green in color, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga lowii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and humid. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Macaranga lowii

Macaranga lowii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.

Macaranga lowii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macaranga lowii?

Macaranga lowii

What is the family of Macaranga lowii?

Euphorbiaceae

Where is Macaranga lowii native to?

Indonesia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116553: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.