Macaranga bancana is a tree in the Euphorbiaceae family native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Thailand. It has the common name , and is considered a successful pioneer species.
Etymology The common mahang's specific name bancana is Latin for "from Bangka", alluding to its type locality.
Description Macaranga 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.
Distribution and habitat Macaranga bancana is commonly found in southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia.
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