Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 2: 364 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573465
Common Names
- Buchanania yunnanensis
- Yunnan Buchanania
- Yunnan
Description
Buchanania yunnanensis (also called Yunnan almond, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to China. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Buchanania yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a single, round seed. The seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buchanania yunnanensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Buchanania yunnanensis
Buchanania yunnanensis is native to China.
Buchanania yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buchanania yunnanensis?
Buchanania yunnanensis
What is the common name of Buchanania yunnanensis?
Yunnan Buchanania
What is the natural habitat of Buchanania yunnanensis?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Buchanania genus
Buchanania amboinensis,
Buchanania arborescens,
Buchanania attenuata,
Buchanania axillaris,
Buchanania barberi,
Buchanania cochinchinensis,
Buchanania engleriana,
Buchanania evrardii,
Buchanania ferruginea,
Buchanania glabra,
Buchanania insignis,
Buchanania lanceolata,
Buchanania lancifolia,
Buchanania macrocarpa,
Buchanania mangoides,
Buchanania merrillii,
Buchanania microphylla,
Buchanania nitida,
Buchanania obovata,
Buchanania palawensis,
Buchanania reticulata,
Buchanania sessilifolia,
Buchanania siamensis,
Buchanania splendens,
Buchanania vitiensis,
Buchanania yunnanensis,
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,