What is "castana" called in Peru?

In Peru, this plant is called:

Castaña

Local name

Scientific name (verification):

Bertholletia excelsa

Limited data

This plant is partially mapped from regional name data.

Also used in Peru:

  • Nuez amazónica
  • Nuez de Brasil
  • Castanha-do-pará

Country breakdown

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Safety information

Safety depends on the exact species, plant part, preparation, and individual context. FloraLexicon does not give medical, nutritional, or toxicity guidance; consult qualified professionals and trusted references.

Frequently asked questions
Is castana always the same plant?
Not necessarily. Common names repeat across languages and regions. FloraLexicon shows which species are tied to this label in the current data; more than one row means the name is ambiguous here.
What is castana in Peru?
When you select Peru, matches tied to that country are ranked first when available. Local checklists and national floras remain the authority for field identification.
Which scientific species are linked to castana?
Every indexed species appears in the possible matches above, with countries and uses. When you see more than one plant, the same common name is used for different species in different regions—use scientific names and region context to choose the right one.
Is castana used in traditional remedies?
Our dataset may list teas, medicinal, ritual, or culinary uses for linked species. That is informational only: common names are not enough to identify a plant safely—verify with qualified sources before any health-related use.
Is castana safe?
Safety depends on the exact species, plant part, preparation, and individual context. FloraLexicon does not give medical, nutritional, or toxicity guidance; consult qualified professionals and trusted references.
Evidence

‘castana’ is a common plant name in this index, with linked species shown below.

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