Cajuacu
Anacardium spruceanum
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The trunk is 60-80 cm across. It has whitish leaves around the flowering cluster. The thickened fleshy fruit stalk is like avocado. It is yellow. The nut at the end is 2 cm long.
There are 8-11 Anacardium species. They grow in tropical America. It is rare.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest. It grows in areas hat are not flooded.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds. They need soaking before sowing. Seeds germinate in 20-30 days.
Its other names
Local names
Boesi-kasjoe, Mereheballi, Ubudi