Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
excelsa
ID:
775680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonpl.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 1: 122 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775013

Common Names

  • Bertholletia Excelsa
  • Brazil Nut
  • Cream Nut

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Description

Bertholletia excelsa (also called Brazil Nut, Castanha-do-Pará, and Pará Nut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to the Guianas, Venezuela, Brazil, eastern Colombia, eastern Peru, and eastern Bolivia, and is found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bertholletia excelsa is used for its timber, edible nuts, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bertholletia excelsa is a yellow-green, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a large, brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertholletia excelsa is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is relatively undemanding when it comes to water parameters.

Where to Find Bertholletia excelsa

Calamus lacciferus is native to Southeast Asia.

Bertholletia excelsa FAQ

What is the common name of Bertholletia excelsa?

Brazil Nut

What is the natural habitat of Bertholletia excelsa?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific classification of Bertholletia excelsa?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Ericales, Family: Lecythidaceae, Genus: Bertholletia

Species in the Bertholletia genus

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313577: Based on the initial data import
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.