Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 364 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394548
Common Names
- Pistacia atlantica
- Atlantic Pistachio
- Pistachio Tree
Synonyms
- Lentiscus atlantica Kuntze [unknown]
- Lentiscus musica Kuntze [unknown]
- Pistacia mutica Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Pistacia chia Desf. [unknown]
- Pistacia cabulica Stocks [unknown]
- Terebinthus atlanticus (Desf.) Dum.Cours. [unknown]
- Pistacia atlantica mutica Rech.f. [unknown]
Description
Pistacia atlantica (also called Atlantic Pistachio, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with a height of 5-15 m. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in open forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Pistacia atlantica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and to make furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pistacia atlantica has small yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two sets of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pistacia atlantica is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to Iran. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by air layering. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Pistacia atlantica
Pistacia atlantica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in temperate regions of the Mediterranean.
Pistacia atlantica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pistacia atlantica?
Pistacia atlantica
What is the common name of Pistacia atlantica?
Atlantic Pistachio
What is the family of Pistacia atlantica?
Anacardiaceae
Species in the Pistacia genus
Pistacia vera,
Pistacia terebinthus,
Pistacia saportae,
Pistacia mexicana,
Pistacia lentiscus,
Pistacia chinensis,
Pistacia khinjuk,
Pistacia falcata,
Pistacia atlantica,
Pistacia raportae,
Pistacia eurycarpa,
Pistacia aethiopica,
Pistacia weinmannifolia,
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,