This species is sometimes treated as no more than a synonym of Macaranga alnifolia Baker.

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General Information

Macaranga myriolepida is a much-branched, erect 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 - central Madagascar.

Habitat

Humid and subhumid forests at elevations between 500 - 2,500 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

Fresh leafy twigs are ground and applied to burns as a dressing[].

Other Uses

Young branches are made into whistles[].

The wood of large-stemmed trees is used to make boats[].

Propagation

Seed -

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