Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Anacardiaceae

Genus:

Anacardium

Species:

Anacardium humile

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from root crown after fire; common in fire-prone Cerrado ecosystems.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (mechanical or acid) to break dormancy; germination occurs in 30-60 days under warm, moist conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash