Macaranga salomonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salomonensis
ID:
232898
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.M.Perry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 34: 210 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232229
Common Names
- Macaranga salomonensis
- Solomon Islands Macaranga
- Solomon Islands Mapple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macaranga salomonensis (also called Solomon Islands Macaranga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the Solomon Islands. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Macaranga salomonensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Macaranga salomonensis are small, yellowish-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macaranga salomonensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.
Where to Find Macaranga salomonensis
Macaranga salomonensis is native to tropical and subtropical forests in the Solomon Islands.
Macaranga salomonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macaranga salomonensis?
Macaranga salomonensis
What is the common name of Macaranga salomonensis?
Solomon Islands macaranga
What is the natural habitat of Macaranga salomonensis?
Macaranga salomonensis is native to the Solomon Islands
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-116698: Based on the initial data import
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.