Buchanania mangoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mangoides
ID:
574090
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 7: 23 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573422
Common Names
- Buchanania mangoides
- Mango-like Buchanania
- Mango-like
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Buchanania mangoides (also called Mangifera indica, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It grows up to 20 m tall and has a dense, round canopy. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Buchanania mangoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buchanania mangoides has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a single, round seed. The seedlings are small and round.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Buchanania mangoides 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 mangoides
Buchanania mangoides is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Buchanania mangoides FAQ
What is the common name of Buchanania mangoides?
Mango-like chiraunji
What is the scientific name of Mango-like chiraunji?
Buchanania mangoides
What is the natural habitat of Buchanania mangoides?
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-2684805: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.