Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) J.Sinclair
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 16: 436 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712116
Common Names
- Gymnacranthera Bancana
- Bancana Gymnacranthera
- Bancana Gymnacranthera
Description
Gymnacranthera bancana (also called 'Bancana Gymnacranthera', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and woodlands. The leaves are small and oval-shaped with a pointed tip, and the flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnacranthera bancana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gymnacranthera bancana are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnacranthera bancana is a small evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Gymnacranthera bancana
Gymnacranthera bancana is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Gymnacranthera bancana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnacranthera bancana?
Gymnacranthera bancana
What is the common name of Gymnacranthera bancana?
Banana tree
Where is Gymnacranthera bancana native to?
India
Species in the Gymnacranthera genus
Species in the Myristicaceae family
Bicuiba oleifera,
Brochoneura usambarensis,
Coelocaryon botryoides,
Coelocaryon oxycarpum,
Coelocaryon preussii,
Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum,
Compsoneura anoriensis,
Compsoneura atopa,
Compsoneura capitellata,
Compsoneura claroensis,
Compsoneura cuatrecasasii,
Compsoneura debilis,
Compsoneura diazii,
Compsoneura excelsa,
Compsoneura lapidiflora,
Compsoneura mexicana,
Compsoneura mutisii,
Compsoneura racemosa,
Compsoneura rigidifolia,
Compsoneura schultesiana,
Compsoneura sprucei,
Compsoneura trianae,
Compsoneura ulei,
Doyleanthus arillata,
Endocomia canarioides,
Endocomia macrocoma,
Endocomia rufirachis,
Endocomia virella,
Gymnacranthera bancana,
Gymnacranthera canarica,
Gymnacranthera contracta,
Gymnacranthera farquhariana,
Gymnacranthera forbesii,
Gymnacranthera maliliensis,
Gymnacranthera ocellata,
Haematodendron glabrum,
Horsfieldia ampla,
Horsfieldia ampliformis,
Horsfieldia amplomontana,
Horsfieldia amygdalina,
Horsfieldia androphora,
Horsfieldia angularis,
Horsfieldia aruana,
Horsfieldia atjehensis,
Horsfieldia australiana,
Horsfieldia basifissa,
Horsfieldia borneensis,
Horsfieldia brachiata,
Horsfieldia carnosa,
Horsfieldia clavata,