Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
khinjuk
ID:
395202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stocks

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4: 143 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394534

Common Names

  • Pistacia khinjuk
  • Khinjuk Pistachio
  • Pistachio Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pistacia acuminata Boiss. & Buhse [unknown]

Description

Pistacia khinjuk (also called Khinjuk 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 khinjuk 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 khinjuk 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pistacia khinjuk 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 khinjuk

Pistacia khinjuk can be found in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Pistacia khinjuk FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pistacia khinjuk?

Pistacia khinjuk

What is the common name of Pistacia khinjuk?

Khinjuk Pistachio

What is the family of Pistacia khinjuk?

Anacardiaceae

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,

References