Buchanania nitida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
574100
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 193 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573432
Common Names
- Buchanania nitida
- Shiny Buchanania
- Shiny
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Buchanania conglomerata Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
- Buchanania sorsogonensis Elmer [unknown]
- Campnosperma philippinense Merr. [unknown]
Description
Buchanania nitida (also called Anacardiaceae, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It grows up to 15 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 nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buchanania nitida has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a single, round seed. The seedlings are small and round.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Buchanania nitida 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 nitida
Buchanania nitida is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Buchanania nitida FAQ
What is the common name of Buchanania nitida?
Shiny chiraunji
What is the scientific name of Shiny chiraunji?
Buchanania nitida
What is the natural habitat of Buchanania nitida?
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-2684814: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.