Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
574123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 184 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573455



Common Names

  • Buchanania sessilifolia
  • Sessile-leaved Buchanania
  • Sessile-leaved


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Synonyms

  • Buchanania acuminata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Buchanania oxyphylla Miq. [unknown]

Description

Buchanania sessilifolia (also called wild almond, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Buchanania sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to India and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering during the summer months.

Where to Find Buchanania sessilifolia

Buchanania sessilifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Buchanania sessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Buchanania sessilifolia?

Buchanania sessilifolia

What is the common name of Buchanania sessilifolia?

Sessileleaf Buchanania

What is the natural habitat of Buchanania sessilifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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