Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Caja Acu. Please visit our seed store to view current selections.

Description

Very large tropical tree up to 150ft. Tree may be resistant to anthracnose.

Hardiness

By seeds.

Growing Environment

Not available.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The fruit is eaten fresh and the nuts are roasted and eaten. A drink is also produced from the fruits.

Native Range

Native to the Amazon region, and the Guianas. Fruits are sometimes available in local markets.

Related Species

Anacardiaceae
	Anacardium giganteum Caja Acu		Anacardium humile Monkey Nut
	Anacardium microcarpum Miniature Cashew		Anacardium occidentale Cashew Apple
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	Mangifera caesia Jack		Mangifera caloneura Mangifera caloneura
	Mangifera cochinchinensis Mangifera cochinchinensis		Mangifera foetida Horse Mango
	Mangifera indica Mango		Mangifera pajang Membangan
	Mangifera pentandra Mangifera pentandra		Mangifera quadrifida Asam Kambang
	Mangifera torquenda Lamantan		Rhus integrifolia Lemonade Berry
	Sclerocarya birrea Marula		Spondias axillaris Himalayan Ambarella
	Spondias dulcis Ambarella		Spondias macrocarpa Round Mombin
	Spondias mombin Yellow Mombin		Spondias pinnata Malaysian Mombin
	Spondias purpurea Red Mombin		Spondias tuberosa Brazil Plum
	Spondias venulosa Coarse Mombin