Caryocar pallidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallidum
ID:
808945
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 297 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808279
Common Names
- Caryocar pallidum
- Pale Butter-nut
- Pale Butter-nut Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caryocar pallidum (also called Piquia, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree with yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is typically found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Caryocar pallidum is used as a shade tree and for its edible fruits, which are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caryocar pallidum is yellow with five petals and five stamens. The seed is small and round with a brown seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caryocar pallidum is a tropical tree that is native to Central and South America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Caryocar pallidum
Caryocar pallidum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests and savannas.
Caryocar pallidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caryocar pallidum?
Caryocar pallidum
What is the common name of Caryocar pallidum?
Pale Brazil Nut
Where is Caryocar pallidum found?
It is found in the Amazon rainforest
Species in the Caryocar genus
Caryocar amygdaliferum, Caryocar amygdaliforme, Caryocar brasiliense, Caryocar coriaceum, Caryocar costaricense, Caryocar cuneatum, Caryocar dentatum, Caryocar edule, Caryocar glabrum, Caryocar gracile, Caryocar harlingii, Caryocar microcarpum, Caryocar montanum, Caryocar nuciferum, Caryocar pallidum, Caryocar villosum,
Species in the Caryocaraceae family
Anthodiscus amazonicus, Anthodiscus chocoensis, Anthodiscus fragrans, Anthodiscus klugii, Anthodiscus mazarunensis, Anthodiscus montanus, Anthodiscus obovatus, Anthodiscus peruanus, Anthodiscus pilosus, Anthodiscus trifoliatus, Caryocar amygdaliferum, Caryocar amygdaliforme, Caryocar brasiliense, Caryocar coriaceum, Caryocar costaricense, Caryocar cuneatum, Caryocar dentatum, Caryocar edule, Caryocar glabrum, Caryocar gracile, Caryocar harlingii, Caryocar microcarpum, Caryocar montanum, Caryocar nuciferum, Caryocar pallidum, Caryocar villosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-34651: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.