Anacardium humile | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Anacardiaceae |
Genus: | Anacardium |
Species: | A. humile
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Binomial name | |
Anacardium humile |
Anacardium humile, a plant species from the genus Anacardium and the family Anacardiaceae, is known for its medicinal[1][2] and insecticidal properties.[3] The shrub is commonly found in the Brazilian Pantanal and Cerrado. Common names inclue monkey nut,[4] dwarf cashew nut,[5] cajui, cajuzinho-do-cerrado, and caju-do-campo.[6]