Cheerojee-oil plant
Buchanania lancifolia
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A tree. The leaves are sword shaped and pointed at the tip. The flowers are in a group at the ends of branches.
There are about 25 Buchanania species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andaman Islands, Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The young unripe fruit are eaten in curries. The kernels are roasted and eaten with milk.
Edible parts
Fruit, nuts, kernel
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chikki, Thayet-thin-baung