Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lecythidaceae

Genus:

Bertholletia

Species:

Bertholletia excelsa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Food Forest:

Plant contains edible parts

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

deep, well-drained, fertile soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in nutrient-rich Amazonian rainforest soils