Macaranga echinocarpa
Baker
Euphorbiaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Macaranga echinocarpa is a shrub or small 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 - central Madagascar.
Habitat
Dry to humid forests at elevations below 2,000 metres.
Properties
Medicinal Rating |   |
Other Uses Rating |   |
Habit | Tree |
Height | 0.00 m |
Self-fertile | No |
Cultivation Status | Wild |
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
A stem bark infusion is taken to treat malaria[
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Other Uses
The wood of large-stemmed trees is used to make boats[
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Propagation
Seed -
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