Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
negrense
ID:
533739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pires & Fróes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bol. Tecn. Inst. Agron. N. No. 15, 20 (1948).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533071

Common Names

  • Anacardium negrense
  • Negros Cashew
  • Negros Anacardium

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Description

Anacardium negrense (also called Negrense 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 negrense 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 negrense 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 negrense 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 negrense

Anacardium negrense can be found in Brazil.

Anacardium negrense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anacardium negrense?

Anacardium negrense

What is the common name of Anacardium negrense?

Negrense Cashew

What is the natural habitat of Anacardium negrense?

It is native to Brazil and Venezuela.

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-2635911: Based on the initial data import
João Murça Pires (1917-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pires' in the authors string.
Ricardo de Lemos Fróes (1891-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fróes' in the authors string.