Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
aethiopica
ID:
1051953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kokwaro

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 755 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051291

Common Names

  • Pistacia aethiopica
  • Ethiopian Pistacia
  • Ethiopian Mastic Tree

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Description

Pistacia aethiopica (also called African Pistachio, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pistacia aethiopica is used for its edible nuts, which are used in baking and cooking. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak, and its wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pistacia aethiopica has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed pods are round and contain several seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pistacia aethiopica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Pistacia aethiopica

Pistacia aethiopica can be found in dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

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