Buchanania lancifolia
Roxb.
Cheerojee-oil plant
Anacardiaceae Edible: Fruit, Nuts, Kernel
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Description
A tree. The leaves are sword shaped and pointed at the tip. The flowers are in a group at the ends of branches.
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Edible Uses
The young unripe fruit are eaten in curries. The kernels are roasted and eaten with milk.
Traditional Uses
The young unripe fruit are eaten in curries. The kernels are roasted and eaten with milk.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andaman Islands, Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 25 Buchanania species.
Also Known As
Chikki, Thayet-thin-baung
References (3)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 138
- Pasha, M. K. & Uddin, S. B., 2019, Minor Edible Fruits of Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 26(2): 299–313
- Singh, H.B., Arora R.K., 1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 50
