Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
533759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Ann. Acad. Brasil. Sci. 11: 16 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533091

Common Names

  • Anacardium tenuifolium
  • Slender-leaved Cashew
  • Slender-leaved Anacardium

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Description

Anacardium tenuifolium (also called Slender-leaved 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 tenuifolium is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation. It is also used as a food preservative and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anacardium tenuifolium is a small white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacardium tenuifolium is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Anacardium tenuifolium

Anacardium tenuifolium can be found in Brazil.

Anacardium tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anacardium tenuifolium?

Anacardium tenuifolium

What is the common name of Anacardium tenuifolium?

Slender-leaved Cashew

What is the natural habitat of Anacardium tenuifolium?

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