Buchanania obovata
Buchanania obovata
Buchanania obovata (pronunciation: boo-kah-NAN-ee-uh oh-boh-VAY-tuh) is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is commonly known as the Little Gooseberry Tree or Green Plum.
Etymology
The genus name Buchanania is named in honor of Francis Buchanan, a Scottish physician and botanist who worked extensively in India. The species name obovata is derived from Latin, referring to the obovate shape of the leaves.
Description
Buchanania obovata is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It produces small, green, edible fruits that are a traditional food source for Indigenous Australians. The leaves are obovate, hence the species name.
Related Terms
- Anacardiaceae: The family to which Buchanania obovata belongs. Other notable members of this family include the mango, poison ivy, and cashew.
- Obovate: A term used in botany to describe a leaf shape that is broader at the top and tapers towards the base.
- Indigenous Australians: The original inhabitants of the Australian continent and their descendants, who have a cultural connection with Buchanania obovata as a traditional food source.
See Also
- Buchanania: The genus to which Buchanania obovata belongs.
- Francis Buchanan: The botanist after whom the genus Buchanania is named.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Buchanania obovata
- Wikipedia's article - Buchanania obovata
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