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Macaranga cuspidata

Boivin ex Baill.

Euphorbiaceae

+ Synonyms

Macaranga peltata Boivin ex Baill.

Tanarius cuspidatus (Boivin ex Baill.) Kuntze

Common Name:

Macaranga cuspidata
Leaf and ripening fruits
Photograph by: Ornella Randriambololomamonjy
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General Information

Macaranga cuspidata is a shrub or a tree.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References


Range

Africa - Madagascar.

Habitat

Dry, subhumid and humid forests at elevations below 1,500 metres.

Properties

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HabitTree
Height0.00 m
Self-fertileNo
Cultivation StatusWild

Cultivation Details



A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The aromatic stem bark is crushed on insect bites[
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Other Uses

The wood is used to make poles, which are suitable for humid soils as they do not rot[
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Propagation

Seed -
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