Macaranga indica is a heliophilous evergreen plant native to South and Southeast Asia and China.

[1][3] A crimson colored resin called "macaranga gum" is obtained from this plant.

[4] Many parts of the plant are used for ayurvedic medicine in India and Sri Lanka.

Macaranga indica is a resinous tree, up to 16 metres (52 ft) tall.

Its leaves are simple and alternately arranged, peltate, orbicular-ovate, apex is acuminate, and palmately 8 to 9-nerved.