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chirauli nut
Scientific Name: Buchanania latifolia
Family: Anacardiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Chirauli Nut (Buchanania latifolia)
The Chirauli Nut, scientifically known as Buchanania latifolia, is a plant with various uses and a wide distribution across Asia.
Common Names
- Chirauli Nut
- Chironji Nut
- Cheraunji Nut
- Hamilton's-mombin
- Cuddapa Almond
- Cuddapah
- Narrow-leaved Buchanania
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Buchanania latifolia Roxb.
- Family: Anacardiaceae (Sumac family)
- Genus: Buchanania Spreng.
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted Species
- Synonyms: Buchanania lanzan Spreng.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to India and Malaysia.
- Also found in China, Nepal, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Trees or shrubs
- Evergreen or deciduous
Uses
- The gum from the Chirauli nut tree bark has been investigated for use in tablet formulations.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Botanicus.org