Schinus lentiscifolia
Schinus lentiscifolia Marchand
Schinus lentiscifolia is a species in the genus Schinus, belonging to the family Anacardiaceae. It was first described by Marchand in 1869. The species is native to several regions in South America, including Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Description
Schinus lentiscifolia is a member of the Anacardiaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the cashew or sumac family. It is distributed across parts of South America, specifically in the northeastern regions of Argentina, southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The species was formally published in 1869 by the botanist Marchand. It is part of the Schinus genus, which includes several species known for their aromatic properties and economic uses. The species name 'lentiscifolia' refers to the leaf morphology, resembling that of the genus Lentiscus, which is a characteristic shared by some members of the Anacardiaceae family.
Distribution
BR · Global · Argentina Northeast · Brazil South · Paraguay · Uruguay
Synonyms
Schinus lentiscifolius f. flexuosusSchinus lentiscifolius f. subobtususSchinus lentiscifolius var. angustifoliusSchinus lentiscifolius var. microphyllusSchinus lentiscifolius var. pilosus
