Macaranga sandsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sandsii
ID:
836750
Status:
valid
Authors:
Whitmore
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Gen. Macaranga : 234 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836085
Common Names
- Macaranga sandsii
- Sandsii Macaranga
- Macaranga Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macaranga sandsii (also called Sands' Macaranga, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Southeast Asia and grows in open forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has yellow flowers and dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Macaranga sandsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macaranga sandsii has yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macaranga sandsii is a tree that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C).
Where to Find Macaranga sandsii
Macaranga sandsii is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Macaranga sandsii FAQ
What is the common name of Macaranga sandsii?
The common name of Macaranga sandsii is the Sands' Macaranga.
What is the natural habitat of Macaranga sandsii?
The natural habitat of Macaranga sandsii is the tropical forests of South America.
What is the flower color of Macaranga sandsii?
The flowers of Macaranga sandsii are white or yellowish-green in color.
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-373365: Based on the initial data import
Timothy Charles Whitmore (1935-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitmore' in the authors string.