Euphorbiaceae FAMILY
Macaranga myriolepida
Macaranga myriolepida
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
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.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeAfrica - central Madagascar.
HabitatHumid and subhumid forests at elevations between 500 - 2,500 metres.