Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 10: 132 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229741
Common Names
- Lithocarpus bancanus
- Banca Oak
- Banca Tanoak
Synonyms
- Lithocarpus rajah (Hance) A.Camus [unknown]
- Lithocarpus scyphiger riedelii (King) A.Camus [unknown]
- Quercus bancana Scheff. [unknown]
- Quercus rajah Hance [unknown]
- Quercus scyphigera riedelii King [unknown]
- Pasania bancana Markgr. [unknown]
- Pasania rajah S.Moore [unknown]
- Synaedrys bancana Koidz. [unknown]
- Synaedrys rajah Koidz. [unknown]
Description
Lithocarpus bancanus (also called Banca Tanbark Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Philippines. It typically grows to a height of 10–15 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 m. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and obovate in shape. It is found in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lithocarpus bancanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its bright red, heart-shaped flowers and glossy foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithocarpus bancanus has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus bancanus is a species of tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to Vietnam and is found in evergreen forests at elevations of 600–1,100 metres (2,000–3,600 ft). It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 metres (82 ft) tall. It is cultivated for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Lithocarpus bancanus
Lithocarpus bancanus is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Lithocarpus bancanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus bancanus?
Lithocarpus bancanus
What type of tree is Lithocarpus bancanus?
Lithocarpus bancanus is a species of evergreen tree in the family Fagaceae.
What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus bancanus?
Lithocarpus bancanus is native to Vietnam and is found in evergreen forests at elevations of 500–1,000 m.
Species in the Lithocarpus genus
Lithocarpus acuminatus,
Lithocarpus aggregatus,
Lithocarpus ailaoensis,
Lithocarpus amherstianus,
Lithocarpus amoenus,
Lithocarpus amygdalifolius,
Lithocarpus andersonii,
Lithocarpus annamensis,
Lithocarpus annamitorus,
Lithocarpus apoensis,
Lithocarpus apricus,
Lithocarpus arcaulus,
Lithocarpus areca,
Lithocarpus aspericupulus,
Lithocarpus atjehensis,
Lithocarpus attenuatus,
Lithocarpus auriculatus,
Lithocarpus bacgiangensis,
Lithocarpus balansae,
Lithocarpus bancanus,
Lithocarpus bassacensis,
Lithocarpus beccarianus,
Lithocarpus bennettii,
Lithocarpus bentramensis,
Lithocarpus bicoloratus,
Lithocarpus blaoensis,
Lithocarpus blumeanus,
Lithocarpus bolovenensis,
Lithocarpus bonnetii,
Lithocarpus brachystachyus,
Lithocarpus braianensis,
Lithocarpus brassii,
Lithocarpus brevicaudatus,
Lithocarpus brochidodromus,
Lithocarpus bullatus,
Lithocarpus burkillii,
Lithocarpus calolepis,
Lithocarpus calophyllus,
Lithocarpus cambodiensis,
Lithocarpus campylolepis,
Lithocarpus cantleyanus,
Lithocarpus carolinae,
Lithocarpus castellarnauianus,
Lithocarpus caudatifolius,
Lithocarpus caudatilimbus,
Lithocarpus celebicus,
Lithocarpus cerifer,
Lithocarpus chevalieri,
Lithocarpus chienchuanensis,
Lithocarpus chifui,
Species in the Fagaceae family
Castanea crenata,
Castanea dentata,
Castanea henryi,
Castanea mollissima,
Castanea neglecta,
Castanea ozarkensis,
Castanea pumila,
Castanea sativa,
Castanea seguinii,
Castanopsis pseudohystrix,
Castanopsis thaiensis,
Castanopsis undulatifolia,
Castanopsis acuminatissima,
Castanopsis amabilis,
Castanopsis annamensis,
Castanopsis argentea,
Castanopsis argyrophylla,
Castanopsis arietina,
Castanopsis armata,
Castanopsis birmanica,
Castanopsis boisii,
Castanopsis borneensis,
Castanopsis brevispinula,
Castanopsis buruana,
Castanopsis calathiformis,
Castanopsis cambodiana,
Castanopsis carlesii,
Castanopsis castanicarpa,
Castanopsis catalpifolia,
Castanopsis cavaleriei,
Castanopsis ceratacantha,
Castanopsis cerebrina,
Castanopsis chapaensis,
Castanopsis chevalieri,
Castanopsis chinensis,
Castanopsis choboensis,
Castanopsis chunii,
Castanopsis clarkei,
Castanopsis clemensii,
Castanopsis concinna,
Castanopsis costata,
Castanopsis crassifolia,
Castanopsis cryptoneuron,
Castanopsis curtisii,
Castanopsis cuspidata,
Castanopsis delavayi,
Castanopsis densinervia,
Castanopsis densispinosa,
Castanopsis diversifolia,
Castanopsis dongchoensis,