Status:
valid
Authors:
Burnat
Source:
ksu
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Fl. Alpes Marit. 2: 54 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393774
Common Names
- Saportae Pistachio
- Pistacia Saportae
- Pistachio
Description
Pistacia saportae (also called Sapota, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk. Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and composed of 5-9 leaflets. Its flowers are yellowish-green and its fruits are drupes. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pistacia saportae is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pistacia saportae are small, yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pistacia saportae can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered spot in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Pistacia saportae
Pistacia saportae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry and warm climates.
Pistacia saportae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pistacia saportae?
Pistacia saportae
What is the common name of Pistacia saportae?
Saporta
What is the natural habitat of Pistacia saportae?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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,