Acioa longipendula
| Acioa longipendula | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Chrysobalanaceae |
| Genus: | Acioa |
| Species: | A. longipendula
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| Binomial name | |
| Acioa longipendula (Pilg.) Sothers & Prance
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| Synonyms[2] | |
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Couepia longipendula Pilg. | |
The tropical rainforest tree Acioa longipendula is known by the common names egg nut, castanha de galinha, and pendula nut. It is endemic to the Amazon Rainforest of northern Brazil.[2]
Its nuts are used as a food source in rural South America, especially in Brazil. The nuts are useful for their oil.
References
- ^ Fernandez, E.; Verdi, M.; León, M.L.V.; Martinelli, G. (2021). "Acioa longipendula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (in Portuguese). 2021 e.T189629110A189629113. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T189629110A189629113.pt. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ a b "Acioa longipendula (Pilg.) Sothers & Prance". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
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