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Useful Tropical Plants

Macaranga echinocarpa

Baker

Euphorbiaceae

+ Synonyms

Common Name:

Macaranga echinocarpa
Leaves and young fruits
Photograph by: Patrice Antilahimena
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General Information

Macaranga echinocarpa is a shrub or small tree usually growing around 3 - 10 metres tall[
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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.
Macaranga echinocarpa is fairly widespread in northwestern and eastern Medagascar and is also found growing in protected areas. Its native habitats are threatened by deforestation due to fire, charcoal production, agriculture and artisanal mining. However, these threats are not considered to be significant enough to cause this species to be threatened. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[
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Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References


Range

Africa - central Madagascar.

Habitat

Dry to humid forests; at elevations up to 2,000 metres[
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Properties

Conservation StatusLeast Concern
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Other Uses Rating *  *
HabitTree
Height5.00 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

A stem bark infusion is taken to treat malaria[
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The leaves are used as a treatment for vomiting[
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Other Uses

The wood of large-stemmed trees is used to make boats[
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The wood is used for fuel[
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Propagation

Seed -
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