Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
caracolii
ID:
533716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mutis in Alba

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Diario 2: 154 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533048

Common Names

  • Anacardium caracolii
  • Caracolii Anacardium
  • Caracol Anacardium

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Description

Anacardium caracolii (also called Caracol 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 caracolii is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anacardium caracolii 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 caracolii 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 caracolii

Anacardium caracolii can be found in Brazil.

Anacardium caracolii FAQ

What is the common name of Anacardium caracolii?

Caracolii Cashew

What is the scientific name of Caracolii Cashew?

Anacardium caracolii

What is the best soil for Anacardium caracolii?

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,