Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tessellata
ID:
232947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gage

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 12: 481 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232278



Common Names

  • Tessellata Macaranga
  • Tropical Mistletoe Tree
  • Elephant Ear Tree


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Synonyms

  • Macaranga tessellata glabrescens W.N.Takeuchi [unknown]

Description

Macaranga tessellata (also called 'Tesselated Macaranga', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, up to 15 m tall, with a cylindrical bole up to 40 cm in diameter. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in mangrove swamps, lowland forests, and hill forests up to 1,200 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Macaranga tessellata is used as a medicinal plant, for timber, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macaranga tessellata are small, yellow-green in color, and arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga tessellata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Macaranga tessellata

Macaranga tessellata can be found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Macaranga tessellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macaranga tessellata?

Macaranga tessellata

What is the natural habitat of Macaranga tessellata?

It is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia.

What is the size of Macaranga tessellata?

It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall.

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,

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