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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