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Schinus weinmanniifolia

Schinus weinmanniifolia Engl.
Schinus weinmanniifolia
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Schinus weinmanniifolia, known as the Uruguayan pepper tree, is a tree species native to Uruguay, northwest Argentina, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. It was first described in 1876 and belongs to the Anacardiaceae family. This tree can reach heights of 3 to 9 metres with a crown width of 3 to 5 metres.

Description

Schinus weinmanniifolia is a member of the Anacardiaceae family and is distributed across several regions, including Argentina Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is a tree that typically grows between 3 and 9 metres tall, with a crown width ranging from 3 to 5 metres. The species is commonly referred to as the Uruguayan pepper tree.

Distribution

BR · Argentina Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Paraguay · Uruguay

Synonyms

Schinus weinmannifolius var. weinmannifolius

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