Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
philippensis
ID:
235360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 196 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234691



Common Names

  • Philippensis Mallotus
  • Philippensis
  • Philippensis Mallotus


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Synonyms

  • Macaranga stricta Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mallotus philippensis reticulatus (Dunn) F.P.Metcalf [unknown]
  • Mallotus reticulatus Dunn [unknown]
  • Mappa stricta Rchb. & Zoll. [unknown]
  • Euonymus hypoleucus H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Copianthus indica Hill [unknown]
  • Mallotus bicarpellatus T.Kuros. [unknown]
  • Rottlera affinis Hassk. [unknown]
  • Rottlera aurantiaca Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Rottlera philippensis (Lam.) Scheff. [unknown]
  • Rottlera tinctoria Roxb. [unknown]
  • Tanarius strictus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rottlera tinctoria monstruosa Ham. ex Dillwyn [unknown]
  • Aconceveibum trinerve Miq. [unknown]
  • Mallotus philippensis tomentosus Gamble [unknown]
  • Croton coccineus Vahl [unknown]
  • Croton distans Wall. [unknown]
  • Croton montanus Willd. [unknown]
  • Croton philippensis Lam. [unknown]
  • Croton punctatus Retz. [unknown]
  • Echinus philippensis (Lam.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Mallotus philippinensis reticulatus (Dunn) F.P.Metcalf [unknown]
  • Euonymus hypoglaucus H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Mallotus philippensis philippensis [unknown]
  • Echinus philippinensis Baill. [unknown]

Description

Mallotus philippensis (also called Chinese Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellowish-green flowers and yellowish-green fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mallotus philippensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mallotus philippensis is small and yellowish-green. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mallotus philippensis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Mallotus philippensis

Mallotus philippensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in that region.

Mallotus philippensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mallotus philippensis?

Mallotus philippensis

What is the common name of Mallotus philippensis?

Philippensis mallotus

What type of plant is Mallotus philippensis?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Mallotus genus

Mallotus actinoneurus, Mallotus anomalus, Mallotus apelta, Mallotus atrovirens, Mallotus attenuatus, Mallotus aureopunctatus, Mallotus barbatus, Mallotus beddomei, Mallotus blumeanus, Mallotus brachythyrsus, Mallotus brevipetiolatus, Mallotus calocarpus, Mallotus cambodianus, Mallotus canii, Mallotus caudatus, Mallotus cauliflorus, Mallotus chromocarpus, Mallotus chuyenii, Mallotus claoxyloides, Mallotus concinnus, Mallotus confusus, Mallotus coudercii, Mallotus cumingii, Mallotus darbyshirei, Mallotus decipiens, Mallotus didymochryseus, Mallotus discolor, Mallotus dispar, Mallotus dispersus, Mallotus distans, Mallotus dunnii, Mallotus eberhardtii, Mallotus eriocarpus, Mallotus eximius, Mallotus ficifolius, Mallotus floribundus, Mallotus fuscescens, Mallotus garrettii, Mallotus glabriusculus, Mallotus grossedentatus, Mallotus hanheoensis, Mallotus havilandii, Mallotus hispidospinosus, Mallotus hymenophyllus, Mallotus illudens, Mallotus insularum, Mallotus intercedens, Mallotus japonicus, Mallotus khasianus, Mallotus kongkandae,

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-119039: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.