Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bancana
ID:
394690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheff.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 2: 17 (1885 publ. 1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394022

Common Names

  • Popowia bancana
  • Bancana Popowia
  • Bancana

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Description

Popowia bancana (also called Bancana Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Southeast Asia. It has large, leathery leaves and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Popowia bancana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Popowia bancana has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Popowia bancana is a tropical, evergreen, perennial climber. It is propagated by stem cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Popowia bancana

Popowia bancana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Popowia bancana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Popowia bancana?

Popowia bancana

What is the family of Popowia bancana?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Popowia bancana?

Bancana Popowia

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

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