Chirauli Nut
Buchanania lanzan
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam
Govindoo,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,Badagnani (en.wikipedia.org) at en.wikipedia,Rahul Barraez D´Lucca (www.flickr.com) from Caracas, Venezuela,Beddome, R. H.; Bentham, George,MGB CEE,United States. Office of foreign seed and plant introduction. [from old catalog],Madras Literary Society,United States. Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,Merrill, Elmer Drew, 1876-1956,Field Columbian Museum, author,Trimen, Henry, 1843-1896
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Anacardiaceae
- Genus:
- Buchanania
- Species:
- Buchanania lanzan
- USDA Symbol:
- BULA8
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers forested areas with organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or soaking) to break dormancy; germination is erratic and may take several months.