Mischocarpus macrocarpus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpus
ID:
453898
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 25: 200 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453230
Common Names
- Mischocarpus Macrocarpus
- Large-fruited Mischocarpus
- Large-fruited Fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mischocarpus macrocarpus (also called Large-fruited Mischocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mischocarpus macrocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mischocarpus macrocarpus has white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mischocarpus macrocarpus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Mischocarpus macrocarpus
Mischocarpus macrocarpus is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical moist forests and mangroves.
Mischocarpus macrocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mischocarpus macrocarpus?
Mischocarpus macrocarpus
What is the common name of Mischocarpus macrocarpus?
Large-fruited Fruit
What is the natural habitat of Mischocarpus macrocarpus?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Mischocarpus genus
Mischocarpus triqueter, Mischocarpus sundaicus, Mischocarpus stipitatus, Mischocarpus flexuosus, Mischocarpus australis, Mischocarpus albescens, Mischocarpus reticulatus, Mischocarpus paradoxus, Mischocarpus macrocarpus, Mischocarpus largifolius, Mischocarpus ailae, Mischocarpus pentapetalus, Mischocarpus hainanensis, Mischocarpus oppositifolius,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Sally T. Reynolds (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Reynolds' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:928834-1: Based on the initial data import