Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
448489

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) D.Don ex Steud.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 87 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447821



Common Names

  • Tinctoria Yellowwood
  • Tinctoria Maclura
  • Tinctoria Yellowwood Tree


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Synonyms

  • Maclura zanthoxylon (L.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Maclura subintegerrima Miq. [unknown]
  • Maclura plumiera G.Don f. [unknown]
  • Morus dioica Crantz [unknown]
  • Maclura chlorocarpa Liebm. [unknown]
  • Morus zanthoxylon L. [unknown]
  • Morus tinctoria L. [unknown]
  • Morus tatayiba D.Parodi [unknown]
  • Morus tataiba Vell. [unknown]
  • Morus spinosa Herb.Mus.Par. ex Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Maclura tinctoria ovata Bureau [unknown]
  • Broussonetia plumerii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Broussonetia tinctoria (L.) Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Broussonetia xanthoxylon (L.) Mart. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora mollis Fernald [unknown]
  • Chlorophora mora Lillo [unknown]
  • Chlorophora reticulata Herzog [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria affinis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria glabrescens Huber [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria miqueliana Hassl. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria ovata Chodat [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria ovata Hassl. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria polyneura Hassl. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria tataiiba Hassl. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria zanthoxylon (L.) Hassl. [unknown]
  • Fusticus glabra Raf. [unknown]
  • Fusticus tataiba (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Fusticus tinctoria (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Fusticus vera Raf. [unknown]
  • Fusticus zanthoxylon (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria acuminatissima Huber [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria chlorocarpa (Liebm.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria subintegerrima (Miq.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria zanthoxylon (L.) Chodat [unknown]
  • Maclura affinis Miq. [unknown]
  • Maclura polyneura Miq. [unknown]
  • Maclura tinctoria affinis (Miq. ex Mart.) Bureau [unknown]
  • Maclura tinctoria chlorocarpa (Liebm.) Bureau [unknown]
  • Broussonetia tinctoria (L.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Broussonetia zanthoxylon (L.) Mart. [unknown]
  • Maclura plumerii (Spreng.) D.Don ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Maclura sempervirens Ten. [unknown]
  • Maclura velutina Blume [unknown]
  • Maclura mora Griseb. [unknown]
  • Maclura tinctoria tinctoria [unknown]
  • Fusticus tinctorius (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Ioxylon mora (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Maclura trilobata Rojas Acosta [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria polyneura (Miq.) Bureau [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria (L.) Gaudich. ex Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Maclura tinctoria xanthoxylon (L.) Bureau [unknown]
  • Maclura tinctoria polyneura (Miq. ex Mart.) Bureau [unknown]
  • Maclura tinctoria subintegerrima (Miq.) Bureau [unknown]
  • Maclura sieberi Blume [unknown]
  • Maclura tinctoria subcuneata Bureau [unknown]
  • Maclura tinctoria lobata Bureau [unknown]
  • Maclura tinctoria sinuata Bureau [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria mora Hassl. [deprecated]
  • Maclura tinctoria mora (Griseb.) Vázq.Avila [deprecated]
  • Chlorophora tinctoria mora Lillo [deprecated]

Description

Maclura tinctoria (also called Osage Orange, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to the United States and Mexico. It is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 15 meters tall in its native habitats, which include open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Maclura tinctoria is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maclura tinctoria is yellowish-green in color and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maclura tinctoria can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Maclura tinctoria

Maclura tinctoria is native to the tropical rainforest of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Maclura tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maclura tinctoria?

Maclura tinctoria

What is the natural habitat of Maclura tinctoria?

Maclura tinctoria is native to Central and South America.

What are the uses of Maclura tinctoria?

Maclura tinctoria is used as a dye and for medicinal purposes.

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-2501253: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.