
Euphorbiaceae FAMILY
Macaranga sphaerophylla
Macaranga sphaerophylla
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Macaranga sphaerophylla is a shrub or a tree. The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeAfrica - Madagascar.
HabitatHumid and subhumid forests at elevations below 2,000 metres.