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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Semecarpus_anacardium is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The plant is not self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Anacardium latifolium Lam. Anacardium longifolium Lam. Anacardium officinale Pritz. Anacardium officinarum Gaertn. Anacardium orientale Steud. Anacardium solitarium Stokes. Cassuvium anacardium Kuntze. Cassuvium longifolium Kuntze.
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Care needs to be exercised when using this food since, like the related cashew nut, an oil from the shell has a strong irritant effect upon the skin[63 ]. Seed[63 , 310 ]. Roasted[335 ]. Almond-like[317 ]. Young fruits are pickled[335 ]. The roasted fruit rinds are eaten by local people[272 ]. The pulp of the pedicels is roasted and eaten[310 , 335 , 460 ].
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Medicinal Uses
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Ripe fruits are aphrodisiac, digestive and stimulant[272 ]. A paste or juice of the fruit is used in the treatment of bronchitis, dysentery, fever, asthma and haemorrhoids[272 ]. The pure black acrid juice obtained from the fruits is used externally to remove rheumatic pains, aches and sprains[460 ]. A little of the oil is rubbed over the parts affected - it is an efficacious remedy except in such constitutions as are subject to inflammations and swellings[460 ]. Mixed with garlic and other substances, the juice is used in the treatment of almost every sort of venereal complaint[460 ]. The bark is mildly astringent[460 ]. A paste of the seed, mixed with honey, is used in the treatment of gastric troubles[272 ]. The juice of the seeds is applied externally in the treatment of ringworm and severely chapped feet[272 ]. The juice of the seeds has been tested as a possible anticancer agent[272 ]. An oil obtained from the seeds is used to treat skin eruptions[272 ]. The juice of the root is considered to be effective in causing sterility in women[272 ]. The latex is applied externally in the treatment of headaches, skin diseases and scabies[272 ].
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
The rind surrounding the seed furnishes a sort of indelible ink[63 ]. The juice of the pedicels, mixed with lime water, is used as a black marking ink to write on cloth[46 , 310 ]. The report is not clear which type of lime water is referred to, whether it is the acid juice of the lime fruit, Citrus aurantifolia; or an alkaline mixture of water and calcium hydroxide[K ]. A black dye is obtained from the pedicels[310 , 387 ]. The seeds are a source of tannins[272 ]. An oil obtained from the seeds is used for various industrial purposes such as a floor dressing; as additive substances to lacquers, dyes and insulating material; in the plastics industry; for regenerating rubber materials; and to protect wood from white ants[46 , 310 , 317 ]. A gum is obtained from the tree[387 ]. The wood contains an acrid juice which renders it dangerous to those who work upon it[460 ]. The wood is used to make charcoal[310 ]. Industrial Crop: Oil.
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Plants are adaptable to a variety of tropical and subtropical conditions[335 ]. An easily grown plant requiring very little attention once established, it succeeds in soils that are too poor to support other crops[63 , 200 ]. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.5 - 6.5[200 ]. Dioecious - both male and female forms need to be grown if fruits and seed are required.
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Plant Propagation
Seed
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Balia, Bela, Bhalai, Bhalay, Bhalayo, Bhallataki, Bhela, Bhelatuki, Bhelwa, Bhilamo, Bhilamu, Bhilava, Bhilawa, Bholaguti, Bhollia, Bhularva, Bibba, Bibbo, Bibha, Bilva, Bilwa, Che, Chera, Dieng-soh-bhala, Erimugi, Goddu geru, Jidi, Karigeru, Kawh-tebel, Mai-ka-aung, Marany Nut, Marsh Nut, Nalla jeedi, Pohon rengas tinta, Shenkotta, Shenkottei, Thitsi-bo, Varnish Tree
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Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Africa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, East Africa, Fiji, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Thailand
Weed Potential
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None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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