Buchanania microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
574092
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 185 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573424
Common Names
- Buchanania microphylla
- Small-leaved Buchanania
- Small-leaved
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Buchanania microphylla (also called Anacardiaceae, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It grows up to 10 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 microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buchanania microphylla 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 microphylla 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 microphylla
Buchanania microphylla is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Buchanania microphylla FAQ
What is the common name of Buchanania microphylla?
Microphyllous chiraunji
What is the scientific name of Microphyllous chiraunji?
Buchanania microphylla
What is the natural habitat of Buchanania microphylla?
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-2684807: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.