Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
palawensis
ID:
574108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauterb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 517 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573440



Common Names

  • Buchanania palawensis
  • Palawan Buchanania
  • Palawan


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Description

Buchanania palawensis (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 palawensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchanania palawensis 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 palawensis

Buchanania palawensis is native to the Palawan Islands in the Philippines.

Buchanania palawensis FAQ

What is the common name of Buchanania palawensis?

Palawan chiraunji

What is the scientific name of Palawan chiraunji?

Buchanania palawensis

What is the natural habitat of Buchanania palawensis?

It is native to the Philippines

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