Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
occidentale
ID:
533740

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 383 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533072

Common Names

  • Anacardium occidentale
  • Cashew
  • Anacardium

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Description

Anacardium occidentale (also called 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 occidentale is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anacardium occidentale 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 occidentale 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 occidentale

Anacardium occidentale can be found in Brazil.

Anacardium occidentale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anacardium occidentale?

Anacardium occidentale

What is the common name of Anacardium occidentale?

Cashew

What is the natural habitat of Anacardium occidentale?

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