Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
arborescens
ID:
574039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 183 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573371



Common Names

  • Buchanania arborescens
  • Arborescent Buchanania
  • Arborescent


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Synonyms

  • Buchanania angustifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Buchanania arborescens F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Buchanania attopeuensis (Pierre) Tardieu [unknown]
  • Buchanania bancana Miq. [unknown]
  • Buchanania decandra Blanco [unknown]
  • Buchanania florida A.Gray [unknown]
  • Buchanania florida arborescens Engl. [unknown]
  • Buchanania florida attopeuensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Buchanania florida cumingii Engl. [unknown]
  • Buchanania florida dongnaiensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Buchanania florida lucida (Blume) Engl. [unknown]
  • Buchanania florida petiolaris (Miq.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Buchanania glaberrima Ridl. [unknown]
  • Buchanania intermedia Wight [unknown]
  • Buchanania longifolia Span. [unknown]
  • Buchanania longifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Buchanania lucida Blume [unknown]
  • Buchanania lucida laxiflora Ridl. [unknown]
  • Buchanania lucida polembanica (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Buchanania monticola Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
  • Buchanania muelleri Engl. [unknown]
  • Buchanania nabirensis Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
  • Buchanania novohibernica Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Buchanania palembanica Blume [unknown]
  • Buchanania papuana C.T.White [unknown]
  • Buchanania petiolaris Miq. [unknown]
  • Buchanania platyphylla Merr. [unknown]
  • Buchanania polybotrya Miq. [unknown]
  • Buchanania pseudoflorida Perkins [unknown]
  • Buchanania scandens Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Buchanania solomonensis Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Buchanania subobovata Griff. [unknown]
  • Buchanania versteeghii Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Coniogeton arborescens Blume [unknown]
  • Buchanania florida arborescens Pierre [unknown]

Description

Buchanania arborescens (also called Arborescent Buchanania, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Buchanania arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Buchanania arborescens is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchanania arborescens is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in pots in a cold greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Buchanania arborescens

Buchanania arborescens is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Buchanania arborescens FAQ

What is the common name of Buchanania arborescens?

Tree chiraunji

What is the scientific name of Tree chiraunji?

Buchanania arborescens

What is the natural habitat of Buchanania arborescens?

It is native to India

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References