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Pistachier

Pistacia vera

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Libya, Rwanda), Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Pistacia vera (Pistachier)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alfónsigo

French Pistachier

German Pistazie

Portuguese alfónsico

Similar Species in Pistacia

Pistachier de l’atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pistachier?

The scientific name of Pistachier is Pistacia vera. It belongs to the genus Pistacia.

What is the conservation status of Pistachier?

Pistachier (Pistacia vera) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pistachier live?

Pistachier is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Libya, Rwanda), Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Armenia, Belgium, Croatia, France, Guinea, Italy, Libya, Netherlands, Rwanda, Spain.

What family does Pistachier belong to?

Pistachier (Pistacia vera) belongs to the genus Pistacia, which is part of the taxonomic family Anacardiaceae.

What kingdom does Pistachier belong to?

Pistachier (Pistacia vera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Pistachier?

The closest relatives of Pistachier in the genus Pistacia include lentisque, Pistachier de l’atlas, térébinthe, Mexican pistachio, Chinese pistache.