Anacardium kuhlmannianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuhlmannianum
ID:
533731
Status:
valid
Authors:
Machado
Source:
cmp
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 9: 89 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533063
Common Names
- Anacardium kuhlmannianum
- Kuhlmannianum Anacardium
- Kuhlmann's Anacardium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anacardium kuhlmannianum (also called Kuhlmann's cashew, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical Americas. It can grow up to 5 meters tall and has a wide spreading crown. It prefers moist habitats, such as tropical rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Anacardium kuhlmannianum 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 kuhlmannianum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anacardium kuhlmannianum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 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 kuhlmannianum
Anacardium kuhlmannianum can be found in Brazil.
Anacardium kuhlmannianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anacardium kuhlmannianum?
Anacardium kuhlmannianum
What is the common name of Anacardium kuhlmannianum?
Kuhlmann's Cashew
What is the natural habitat of Anacardium kuhlmannianum?
It is native to Brazil and Venezuela.
Species in the Anacardium genus
Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum, Anacardium giganteum, Anacardium humile, Anacardium kuhlmannianum, Anacardium microsepalum, Anacardium nanum, Anacardium negrense, Anacardium occidentale, Anacardium othonianum, Anacardium parvifolium, Anacardium rondonianum, Anacardium spruceanum, Anacardium tenuifolium,
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-2635904: Based on the initial data import
Othon Xavier de Brito Machado (1896-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Machado' in the authors string.