Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc. ex Martelli.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bogos. : 24 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394537
Common Names
- Pistacia falcata
- Sickle-leaved Pistachio
- Pistachio Tree
Synonyms
- Rhus falcata Penz. [unknown]
Description
Pistacia falcata (also called Sickle-leaved 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 falcata 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
The flower of Pistacia falcata is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pistacia falcata 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 falcata
Pistacia falcata can be found in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Pistacia falcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pistacia falcata?
Pistacia falcata
What is the common name of Pistacia falcata?
Falcata Pistachio
What is the family of Pistacia falcata?
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,