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Maclura cochinchinensis (Maclura cochinchinensis)

Maclura cochinchinensis is a thorny climbing shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia and Australia, known for its edible fruits and medicinal uses.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay.

Temperature

Warm to Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Fruits best in full sun.

Water

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay.

Temperature

Warm to Moderate

Ideal growing range is 18-30°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding

Balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Plant Category

Fruit, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-5 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Boehmeria cochinchinensis Pers.
Cudrania acuminata Miq.
Cudrania amboinensis (Blume) Miq.
Cudrania cambodiana Gagnep.
Cudrania cochinchinensis (Lour.) Yakuro Kudo & Masam.
Cudrania grandifolia Merr.
Cudrania integra F.T.Wang & Tang
Cudrania javanensis Trécul
Cudrania obovata Trécul
Cudrania rectispina Hance
Cudrania rumphii Thwaites
Cudrania spinosus Kuntze
Cudrania sumatrana Miq.
Cudrania thorelii Gagnep.
Maclura amboinensis Blume
Maclura gerontogea Siebold & Zucc.
Maclura thorelii (Gagnep.) Corner
Maclura timorensis Blume
Plecospermum cuneifolium Thwaites
Procris cochinchinensis Spreng.
Trophis fruticosa Hook. & Arn.
Vanieria alternifolia Stokes
Vanieria cochinchinensis Lour.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyMoraceae
  • genusMaclura
  • speciesMaclura cochinchinensis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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