Macaranga bancana
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| Macaranga bancana | |
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| M. bancana | |
Not threatened (AERP)[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Macaranga |
| Species: | M. bancana
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| Macaranga bancana | |
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Macaranga bancana is a tree in the Euphorbiaceae family native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Thailand.[3] It has the common name common mahang,[4] and is considered a successful pioneer species.[5]
Etymology
[edit]The common mahang's specific name bancana is Latin for "from Bangka", alluding to its type locality.[6]
Description
[edit]M. bancana is a small tree. Its leaves are tri-lobed, and have palmate venation. The leaf stalks are connected to the center of each leaf rather than to the edge.[7]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]M. bancana is commonly found in southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia.[5]
Citations
[edit]References
[edit]- Bachman, Steven P.; Brown, Matilda J. M.; Leão, Tarciso C. C.; Lughadha, Eimear Nic; Walker, Barnaby E. (4 March 2024). "Extinction risk predictions for the world's flowering plants to support their conservation". New Phytologist. doi:10.1111/nph.19592.
- Fadzly, N; Zuharah, WF; Mansor, A; Zakaria, R (2 July 2016). "Cryptic coloration of Macaranga bancana seedlings: A unique strategy for a pioneer species". Plant Signal Behav. 11 (7). doi:10.1080/15592324.2016.1197466. PMC 4991318. PMID 27315145.
- Flora Fauna Web (10 August 2022). "Macaranga bancana (Miq.) Müll.Arg". Singapore National Parks. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- Zainal Ariffin, A.HJ. (2023). "Macaranga bancana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T223604886A223605529. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T223604886A223605529.en. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- POWO (2023). "Macaranga bancana (Miq.) Müll.Arg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- Wee, YC (15 November 2009). "Macaranga bancana: An excellent bird tree". Bird Ecology Study Group. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- Slik, Ferry. "Macaranga bancana (Miq.) Mull.Arg., in DC., Prodr. 15, 2 (1866)". asianplant.net. Retrieved 4 November 2024.