Bertholletia Excelsa Apr 2026

Species Report: Bertholletia excelsa (Brazil Nut) Bertholletia excelsa , commonly known as the , is a majestic and ecologically vital species native to the Amazon rainforest. It is the sole species in the genus Bertholletia and belongs to the family Lecythidaceae. Often referred to in Brazil as castanheira-do-Pará , it is one of the largest and longest-lived trees in the Amazon basin. Botanical Description

The survival of B. excelsa depends on a complex web of biological interactions: Bertholletia excelsa (Brazil nut) | CABI Compendium bertholletia excelsa

These trees are forest giants, typically reaching heights of 30–50 meters (up to 160 feet), with trunk diameters occasionally exceeding 2 meters. Botanical Description The survival of B

The fruit is a large, woody, coconut-like capsule (technically a pyxidium) weighing up to 2 kg. It contains 10–25 triangular seeds, which are the commercially known "Brazil nuts". Ecology and Lifecycle It contains 10–25 triangular seeds, which are the