Deplanchea bancana explained

Deplanchea bancana is a tree in the family Bignoniaceae. It is named for Sumatra's Bangka Island.

Description

Deplanchea bancana grows up to 45m (148feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70cm (30inches). The fissured bark is white to brown. The flowers are yellow and 5-lobed. The fruits are oblong and measure up to 140NaN0 long.

Distribution and habitat

Deplanchea bancana grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests from sea-level to 1000m (3,000feet) altitude.