Bertholletia excelsa
Brazil Nut, Brazil Nut Tree
Other regional names: Brazilnut +1 more
- Brazilnut
- Brazilnut Tree
Also known as: Barthollesia excelsa Silva Manso +2 more
- Barthollesia excelsa Silva Manso
- Bertholletia excelsa O.Berg
- Bertholletia nobilis Miers
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lecythidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Bertholletia excelsa
Bertholletia excelsa (commonly known as Brazil-nut or Brazil-nut Tree) is a tree within the Lecythidaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is.