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Cashew

Searsia lancea

Least Concern

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The Cashew (Searsia lancea) is a species in the genus Searsia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across India, South Africa, and United States.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Sapindales (Seifenbaumartige)
Family
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Searsia
Species
Searsia lancea (Cashew)

Similar Species in Searsia

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Bitter Karee
Searsia marlothii
Least Concern
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Crowberry
Searsia crenata
Least Concern
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Thorny Crow-berry
Searsia refracta
Least Concern
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Griqua Sour Karee
Searsia tridactyla
Least Concern
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hyaena taaibos
Searsia tenuinervis
Least Concern
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Drakensberg Karee
Searsia montana
Least Concern
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Velvet Karee
Searsia engleri
Least Concern
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Tripartite Sumac
Searsia tripartita
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cashew?
The scientific name of Cashew is Searsia lancea. It belongs to the genus Searsia.
What is the conservation status of Cashew?
Cashew (Searsia lancea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cashew live?
Cashew is found in Distributed across India, South Africa, and United States.. Countries include India, South Africa, United States.
What family does Cashew belong to?
Cashew (Searsia lancea) belongs to the genus Searsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Anacardiaceae.
Is Cashew endangered?
No, Cashew (Searsia lancea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cashew belong to?
Cashew (Searsia lancea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Cashew?
The closest relatives of Cashew in the genus Searsia include Bitter Karee, Crowberry, Thorny Crow-berry, Griqua Sour Karee, hyaena taaibos.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Searsia — 14 Species

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Bitter Karee
Searsia marlothii
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Cashew
Searsia lancea
LC
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Crowberry
Searsia crenata
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Thorny Crow-berry
Searsia refracta
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Griqua Sour Karee
Searsia tridactyla
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hyaena taaibos
Searsia tenuinervis
LC 🐾
Drakensberg Karee
Searsia montana
LC 🐾
Velvet Karee
Searsia engleri
LC 🐾
Tripartite Sumac
Searsia tripartita
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Namaqua kunibush
Searsia undulata
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White Karee
Searsia pendulina
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Winged Currant
Searsia pterota
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False Sour Currant
Searsia krebsiana
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mountain karee
Searsia leptodictya
LC
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