Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
axillaris
ID:
574046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desr.) Ramamoorthy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hassan Distr. : 374 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573378

Common Names

  • Buchanania axillaris
  • Axillary Buchanania
  • Axillary

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Synonyms

  • Mangifera axillaris Desr. [unknown]
  • Buchanania angustifolia Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cambessedea axillaris Kunth [unknown]

Description

Buchanania axillaris (also called Axillary Buchanania, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Buchanania axillaris is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buchanania axillaris 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 axillaris

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

Buchanania axillaris FAQ

What is the common name of Buchanania axillaris?

Axillary chiraunji

What is the scientific name of Axillary chiraunji?

Buchanania axillaris

What is the natural habitat of Buchanania axillaris?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2684764: Based on the initial data import
Joseph-Auguste Desrousseaux (1753-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desr.' in the authors string.
Dan Henry Nicolson (1933-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicolson' in the authors string.