Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
yakasii
ID:
232987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 410 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232318



Common Names

  • Macaranga yakasii
  • Yakas' Macaranga
  • Yakas' Mapple


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Description

Macaranga yakasii (also called Yakas' macaranga, among many other common names) is a tree species in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 15 meters in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimeters. The leaves are simple, alternate, and have a length of 10 to 20 centimeters.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macaranga yakasii is yellow-green in color and has a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macaranga yakasii is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 6 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and prefers full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Macaranga yakasii

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

Macaranga yakasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macaranga yakasii?

Macaranga yakasii

What is the common name of Macaranga yakasii?

Yakas' Macaranga

What is the natural habitat of Macaranga yakasii?

Tropical rainforest

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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