Buchanania lanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
574074
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 1: t. 237 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573406
Common Names
- Buchanania lanceolata
- Lanceolate Buchanania
- Lanceolate
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- Buchanania lonchophylla Voigt [unknown]
Description
Buchanania lanceolata (also called Lanceolate 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 lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buchanania lanceolata has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Buchanania lanceolata is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India and is hardy in USDA zones 10-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.
Where to Find Buchanania lanceolata
Buchanania lanceolata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Buchanania lanceolata FAQ
What is the common name of Buchanania lanceolata?
Lanceolate chiraunji
What is the scientific name of Lanceolate chiraunji?
Buchanania lanceolata
What is the natural habitat of Buchanania lanceolata?
It is native to India
Species in the Buchanania genus
Buchanania amboinensis, Buchanania arborescens, Buchanania attenuata, Buchanania axillaris, Buchanania barberi, Buchanania cochinchinensis, Buchanania engleriana, Buchanania evrardii, Buchanania ferruginea, Buchanania glabra, Buchanania insignis, Buchanania lanceolata, Buchanania lancifolia, Buchanania macrocarpa, Buchanania mangoides, Buchanania merrillii, Buchanania microphylla, Buchanania nitida, Buchanania obovata, Buchanania palawensis, Buchanania reticulata, Buchanania sessilifolia, Buchanania siamensis, Buchanania splendens, Buchanania vitiensis, Buchanania yunnanensis,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2684791: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.