Schinus montana
Schinus montana Engl.
Schinus montana is a species in the genus Schinus, belonging to the family Anacardiaceae. It was first described by the botanist Engl. in 1881 and is native to Central Chile.
Description
Schinus montana is a member of the Anacardiaceae family, commonly known as the cashew or sumac family. The species was formally published in 1881 by the botanist Engl. and is naturally distributed in the region of Central Chile. It is part of the Schinus genus, which includes several species of flowering plants commonly referred to as pepper trees or false peppers.
Distribution
Chile Central
Synonyms
Lithraea montanaLitrea montana
