Schinus engleri
Schinus engleri F.A.Barkley
Schinus engleri is a species in the Anacardiaceae family, native to Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. It is commonly found on the southern coast of Uruguay near Montevideo. The species is threatened by habitat loss and plays a role in the life cycle of Eucecidoses Minutanus, which forms galls on the plant.
Description
Schinus engleri, described by F.A. Barkley in 1944, is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. It occurs in Brazil (Southeast and South regions), Uruguay, and Argentina. This species is particularly abundant along the southern Uruguayan coast. The plant serves as a host for Eucecidoses Minutanus, a species that induces galls on its tissues. Habitat loss is a major threat to the survival of Schinus engleri.
Distribution
BR · Global · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Uruguay
Synonyms
Schinus apparicianaSchinus engleri var. engleri
