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| Identification |
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Genus
Anacardium
Species
occidentale
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
cashew
Family
ANACARDIACEAE
Specimen number
S6376
Data source
MedPl p164;Frgnt p323
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Anacardium occidentale has strong perfume scented flowers.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
purgative
antifungal
detoxifier
Medicinal parts
Nuts
Leaves
Root
Bark
Gum
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Cashew shell oil is irritating.
Medicinal notes
Anacardium occidentale is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a purgative, an antifungal and a detoxifier. The nuts together with the leaves and the root and the bark and the gum are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist. Cashew shell oil is irritating.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
very fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Anacardium occidentale is a native plant in the natural environment and is thought to originate from Tropical America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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