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Family Anacardiaceae

Bahilud
Buchanania insignis Blume

Scientific names Common names
Buchanania acuminatissima Merr.            Bahilud (Tagalog)
Buchanania insignis Blume             
Buchanania insignis Blume is an accepted species. KEW: Plants of the World Online
Leonardo Co's digital flora of the Philippines also lists Buchanania conglomerata Elmer ex Merr.,
B. sorsogonensis Elmer, and B. nitida Engl. as synonyms.

Other vernacular names
MALAYSIA: Tais, Mangga hutan.

Gen info
- Buchanania insignis is a tree in the cashew and sumac family Anacardiaceae.
- The genus comprises about 25 species from India to Indo-China, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia and the Pacific.
- Etymology: The specific epithet insignis derives from Latin, meaning 'remarkable'.

Botany
Buchanania insignis grows as a tree up to 25 meters (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in). Its smooth bark is grey-white. The flowers are white. The sublentiform fruits ripen green, tinged red, and measure up to 1 cm (0.4 in) long. (2)

Distribution
- Native to the Philippines and Borneo. (1)
- Also found in the Moluccas and Malay peninsula. (3)
- Found in lowland forests, generally up to 400 m. (3)

Constituents
- No studies found.

Properties
- Studies suggest anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Parts used
Bark, leaves.

Uses

Edibility
- No info found on edibility.
Folkloric
- No reported folkloric medicinal use in the Philippines.
Others
- Wood: Bachanania wood is used to light construction, canoes, furniture, mouldings, light framing, intrerior, household implements, veneer. Also for pulp and as firewood.

Studies
Anti-Inflammatory / Bark:
Study of methanol extract of bark by LOX inhibition showed 41-70% at 100 µg/ml. (4)
Antibacterial / Bark and Leaves: Study of extract of bark and leaves showed antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. (6)

Availability
Wild-crafted.


October 2024 2018

                                                 PHOTOS / ILLUSTRATIONS
IMAGE SOURCE: Anacardiaceae : Bachanania insignis / Infructescence / Copyright © 2016 by P.B. Pelser & J.F. Barcelona (contact: [email protected]) [ref. DOL108540] / Non-Commercial Use  / Click on image or link to go to source page / Phytoimages.siu.edu
OTHER IMAGE SOURCE: Anacardiaceae : Bachanania insignis / Fruiting twig / Copyright © 2016 by P.B. Pelser & J.F. Barcelona (contact: [email protected]) [ref. DOL108533] / Non-Commercial Use  / Click on image or link to go to source page / Phytoimages.siu.edu

Additional Sources and Suggested Readings
(1)
Sindora inermis / KEW: Plants of the World Online
(2)

Buchanania insignis / Wikipedia
(3)
Buchanania insignis / Last edited by P.B. Pelser, April 2024 / Co's Digital Flora of the Philippines
(4)
A Review of Malaysian Medicinal Plants with Potential Anti-Inflammatory Activity / Fazleen Izzany Abu Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly Abu Bakar, Norazlin Abdullah, Susi Endrini, Asmah Rahmat / Advances in Pharmacological Sciences, Volume 2018, Article ID 8603602 / DOI: 10.1155/2018/8603602
(5)
Buchanania / PROSEA
(6)
Antimicrobial Activities of Malaysian Plant Species / PY Chung et al / Pharmaceutical Biology, 2004; 42(4-5): pp 292-300 / DOI: 10.1080/13880200490511837

DOI: It is not uncommon for links on studies/sources to change. Copying and pasting the information on the search window or using the DOI (if available) will often redirect to the new link page. (Citing and Using a (DOI) Digital Object Identifier)

                                                            List of Understudied Philippine Medicinal Plants
                                          New plant names needed
The compilation now numbers over 1,500 medicinal plants. While I believe there are hundreds more that can be added to the collection, they are becoming more difficult to find. If you have a plant to suggest for inclusion, native or introduced, please email the info: scientific name (most helpful), local plant name (if known), any known folkloric medicinal use, and, if possible, a photo. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

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