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Chinese pistache

Pistacia chinensis

Least Concern

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The Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis) is a species in the genus Pistacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Australia, Pakistan, Taiwan, and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Australia, Pakistan, Taiwan, and United States.

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Pistacia chinensis (Chinese pistache)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese pistache?

The scientific name of Chinese pistache is Pistacia chinensis. It belongs to the genus Pistacia.

What is the conservation status of Chinese pistache?

Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chinese pistache live?

Chinese pistache is found in Distributed across Australia, Pakistan, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Australia, Pakistan, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Chinese pistache belong to?

Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis) belongs to the genus Pistacia, which is part of the taxonomic family Anacardiaceae.

Is Chinese pistache endangered?

No, Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chinese pistache belong to?

Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Chinese pistache?

The closest relatives of Chinese pistache in the genus Pistacia include Cyprus Turpentine, Lentisk, Mexican pistachio, Mt. atlas mastic tree, Pistachio nut.