Macaranga grandifolia
| Macaranga grandifolia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Macaranga |
| Species: | M. grandifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Macaranga grandifolia (Blanco) Merr. | |
Macaranga grandifolia is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. [1] Common names for this plant include Nasturtium Tree, Parasol Leaf Tree and Bingabing. It is endemic to the Philippines and has been widely cultivated in Hawaii as a tropical ornamental. This plant has become very popular garden ornamental in many parts of the tropics for the extraordinary grandiose leaves, which are rounded-ovate in shape, with prominent, reddish veins and the stem attached towards the center of the leaf blade. The flowers are pinkish red and the males are held in coral-like, congested inflorescences. The leaf ash was eaten as a cure for enlarged bellies. Twine made from the bark and the wood was used for fishing spears. The leaves were used to wrap food. Birds eat the ripe fruit. [2]
References
- ↑ {{Citation World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. Macaranga grandifolia. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007. }}
- ↑ {{Cite web http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/macaranga_grandifolia.htm }}