Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mappa
ID:
232758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 1000 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232089



Common Names

  • Mappa Macaranga
  • Maple Leaf Tree
  • Mappa Tree


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Synonyms

  • Ricinus mappa L. [unknown]
  • Mappa moluccana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tanarius mappa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alchornea mappa (L.) Oken [unknown]
  • Acalypha mappa Willd. [unknown]

Description

Macaranga mappa (also called 'Map 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 mappa 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 flower of Macaranga mappa is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga mappa 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 mappa

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

Macaranga mappa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macaranga mappa?

Macaranga mappa

What is the family of Macaranga mappa?

Euphorbiaceae

Where is Macaranga mappa 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