Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
448739

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Corner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 19: 239 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448071



Common Names

  • Maclura Cochinchinensis
  • Cochinchinensis Maclura
  • Cochinchinensis Osage Orange


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Synonyms

  • Vanieria alternifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Vanieria cochinchinensis Lour. [unknown]
  • Maclura timorensis Blume [unknown]
  • Maclura gerontogea Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Maclura cochinchinensis gerontogea (Siebold & Zucc.) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Trophis fruticosa Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Procris cochinchinensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Plecospermum cuneifolium Thwaites [unknown]
  • Cudrania cochinchinensis gerontogea (Siebold & Zucc.) Kudô & Masam. [unknown]
  • Vanieria cochinchinensis gerontogea (Siebold & Zucc.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Boehmeria cochinchinensis Pers. [unknown]
  • Cudrania amboinensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Cudrania cambodiana Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cudrania cochinchinensis (Lour.) Yakuro Kudo & Masam. [unknown]
  • Cudrania fruticosa Wight ex Kurz [unknown]
  • Cudrania grandifolia Merr. [unknown]
  • Cudrania integra F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
  • Cudrania javanensis Trécul [unknown]
  • Cudrania javanensis bancroftii F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Cudrania jinghongensis S.S.Chang [unknown]
  • Cudrania obovata Trécul [unknown]
  • Cudrania pubescens Trécul [unknown]
  • Cudrania rectispina Hance [unknown]
  • Cudrania rumphii Thwaites [unknown]
  • Cudrania thorelii Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cudrania spinosus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vanieria fruticosa (Roxb.) Chun [unknown]
  • Vanieria pubescens (Trécul) Chun [unknown]
  • Cudrania jingdongensis S.S.Chang [unknown]
  • Maclura cochinchinensis pubescens (Trécul) Corner [unknown]
  • Maclura amboinensis Blume [unknown]
  • Maclura thorelii (Gagnep.) Corner [unknown]
  • Maclura pubescens (Trécul) Z.K.Zhou & M.G.Gilbert [unknown]
  • Maclura cochinchinensis bancroftii (Bailey) Corner [unknown]

Description

Maclura cochinchinensis (also called Chinese Osage Orange, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to East Asia and grows in moist, sunny areas such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maclura cochinchinensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maclura cochinchinensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long cusp.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maclura cochinchinensis is a deciduous tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Maclura cochinchinensis

Maclura cochinchinensis can be found in China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Maclura cochinchinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maclura cochinchinensis?

Maclura cochinchinensis

What is the common name of Maclura cochinchinensis?

Cochin China Osage Orange

What type of plant is Maclura cochinchinensis?

A deciduous tree

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2501635: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.