Maprounea — 3 species

Botanical species in the genus Maprounea recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Maprounea africana
Medicinal

Maprounea africana

Maprounea africana

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Cultivation

A fast-growing species. The plant regenerates profusely by seed in the wild. Trees can be coppiced and pollarded299.

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Deciduous TreeView Details
Maprounea guianensis
Medicinal

Maprounea guianensis

Maprounea guianensis

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Cultivation

Requires a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant.

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Evergreen TreeView Details
Maprounea membranacea
Medicinal

Maprounea membranacea

Maprounea membranacea

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Cultivation

The species is usually monoecious, but dioecious forms are also known, in which case, both male and female forms would need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.

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