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Brazilian peppertree

Schinus terebinthifolia

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The Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia) is a species in the genus Schinus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (5 countries).

🇦🇴 Angola 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇯🇵 Japan 🇱🇾 Libya 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇹 Malta 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Schinus terebinthifolia (Brazilian peppertree)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pimienta de Brasil

French faux poivrier

Portuguese aroeira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian peppertree?

The scientific name of Brazilian peppertree is Schinus terebinthifolia. It belongs to the genus Schinus.

Where does Brazilian peppertree live?

Brazilian peppertree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Angola, Bahamas, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Eswatini, Fiji.

What family does Brazilian peppertree belong to?

Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia) belongs to the genus Schinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Anacardiaceae.

What kingdom does Brazilian peppertree belong to?

Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Brazilian peppertree?

The closest relatives of Brazilian peppertree in the genus Schinus include Hardee peppertree, Longleaf peppertree, Peruvian peppertree.