Macaranga tanarius - Hairy mehang tree

Description and Uses

Macaranga tanarius (Hairy mehang tree) is a tropical tree from Malaysia & Indonesia . It is mainly grown for its fuel crops , which have a long shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; fruit, fuel, gum resin, tannin, alcohol, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 500 - 500 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is very fast, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 8 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Macaranga tanarius has a lifespan of 15 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 19 meters tall with a crown of 10 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 150 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is very fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Macaranga tanarius has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is dioecious and is pollinated by wind. Macaranga tanarius is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Macaranga tanarius thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1500 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 5°C; optimally between 10 - 30°C. The optimal rainfall is 2400 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1000 - 2800mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 7.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Macaranga tanarius is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are {missing data} and can be stored for 6 months. There are approximative 4400 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}