Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
574049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) M.R.Almeida

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Maharashtra 1: 287 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573381

Common Names

  • Buchanania cochinchinensis
  • Cochin Buchanania
  • Cochin

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Synonyms

  • Lanzana solitaria Stokes [unknown]
  • Loureira cochinchinensis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Spondias elliptica Rottb. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Spondias simplicifolia Rottler [unknown]
  • Buchanania lanzan Spreng. [unknown]
  • Buchanania latifolia Roxb. [unknown]
  • Glycosmis cochinchinensis (Lour.) Pierre ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Glycosmis cochinchinensis contracta Craib [unknown]
  • Glycosmis greenei virgata Tanaka [unknown]
  • Toluifera cochinchinensis Lour. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Buchanania cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis

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

Buchanania cochinchinensis FAQ

What is the common name of Buchanania cochinchinensis?

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What is the scientific name of Cochin chiraunji?

Buchanania cochinchinensis

What is the natural habitat of Buchanania cochinchinensis?

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-2684767: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Marselin Rusario Almeida (1939-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Almeida' in the authors string.