Macaranga truncata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
232962
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Florence
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Fl. Polynésie Fr. 1: 111 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232293
Common Names
- Truncata Macaranga
- Tropical Mistletoe Tree
- Elephant Ear Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macaranga truncata (also called 'Truncate 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 truncata is used as a medicinal plant, for timber, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Macaranga truncata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macaranga truncata 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 truncata
Macaranga truncata can be found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Macaranga truncata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macaranga truncata?
Macaranga truncata
What is the natural habitat of Macaranga truncata?
It is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia.
What is the size of Macaranga truncata?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116758: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Florence (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Florence' in the authors string.