Brazilian Pepper Tree
Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi
Schinus terebinthifolia is a flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family, native to subtropical and tropical South America. It is known by several common names, including Brazilian Pepper Tree, and is often misspelled as 'terebinthifolius'.
Description
Schinus terebinthifolia, described by Raddi in 1820, is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to subtropical and tropical regions of South America and is widely distributed across various countries. Common names for this species include Brazilian Pepper Tree, aroeira, rose pepper, and Christmasberry tree. The species is frequently misspelled as 'terebinthifolius'.
Other common names
Brazilian peppertreeChristmasberry-treeBrazilian Pepper TreeChristmasberry TreeFlorida Holly
Distribution
BR · TR · VU · ZA · SC · CU · CW · WS · PT · IQ · BW · SZ · NC · IL · FM · JM · MU · WF · YT · MT · IN · LY · BM · AO · MG · ES · PF · NZ · Garden Route National Park · Kruger National Park
Synonyms
Schinus mucronulatus
