Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
amapaense
ID:
533712

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.D.Mitch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 44: 331 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533044

Common Names

  • Anacardium amapaense
  • Amapaense Anacardium
  • Amapa Anacardium

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Description

Anacardium amapaense (also called Amapa Cashew, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with a spreading, rounded habit. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anacardium amapaense has been used as an insect repellent and for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin infections, wounds, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anacardium amapaense has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacardium amapaense is a small, evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, bright location. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and plant it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Anacardium amapaense

Anacardium amapaense can be found in Brazil.

Anacardium amapaense FAQ

What is the common name of Anacardium amapaense?

Amapaense Cashew

What is the scientific name of Amapaense Cashew?

Anacardium amapaense

What is the best soil for Anacardium amapaense?

Well-draining, loamy soil

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2635888: Based on the initial data import
John D. Mitchell (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Mitch.' in the authors string.