Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
lentiscus
ID:
394786

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1026 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394118

Common Names

  • Lentiscus Pistacia
  • Pistacia Lentiscus
  • Mastic Tree

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Synonyms

  • Lentiscus massiliensis Fourr. [unknown]
  • Lentiscus vulgaris Fourr. [unknown]
  • Pistacia multiflora Gand. [unknown]
  • Pistacia subfalcata Gand. [unknown]
  • Pistacia brevifolia Gand. [unknown]
  • Terebinthus lentiscus (L.) Moench [unknown]

Description

Pistacia lentiscus (also called Mastic Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pistacia lentiscus is used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments. It is also used as a source of oil, as a food source, and for its fragrant resin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pistacia lentiscus is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light-green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pistacia lentiscus is an evergreen shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pistacia lentiscus

Pistacia lentiscus is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Pistacia lentiscus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pistacia lentiscus?

Pistacia lentiscus

What is the common name of Pistacia lentiscus?

Mastic Tree

Where is Pistacia lentiscus native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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