Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Anacardiaceae

Genus:

Anacardium

Species:

Anacardium nanum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from underground xylopodia (woody tubers) after fire, typical of cerrado vegetation. Benefits from periodic burning.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

15–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate readily. Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted soon after harvest.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI