Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
saportae
ID:
394442

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

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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.

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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 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,