Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
obovata
ID:
574104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 187 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573436



Common Names

  • Buchanania obovata
  • Oblong Buchanania
  • Oblong


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Synonyms

  • Buchanania muelleri pilosa Engl. [unknown]
  • Buchanania oblongifolia W.Fitzg. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Buchanania obovata has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a single, round seed. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchanania obovata 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 obovata

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

Buchanania obovata FAQ

What is the common name of Buchanania obovata?

Oblong chiraunji

What is the scientific name of Oblong chiraunji?

Buchanania obovata

What is the natural habitat of Buchanania obovata?

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