Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
excelsum
ID:
533722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skeels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bur. Pl. Industr. U.S.D.A. 242: 36 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533054

Common Names

  • Anacardium excelsum
  • Excelsum Anacardium
  • Tall Anacardium

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Description

Anacardium excelsum (also called Brazilian Cashew, among many other common names) is a tree native to South America. It has pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sunny habitats, such as riverbanks and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anacardium excelsum 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 excelsum 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 excelsum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Anacardium excelsum

Anacardium excelsum can be found in Brazil.

Anacardium excelsum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Anacardium excelsum?

Anacardium excelsum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What is the typical size of Anacardium excelsum?

Anacardium excelsum typically grows to be about 5-10 m in height.

What is the typical lifespan of Anacardium excelsum?

Anacardium excelsum typically lives for about 10-20 years.

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