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Brazilian pepper

Schinus terebinthifolia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Sapindales ›Family: Anacardiaceae ›Genus: Schinus

About

Schinus terebinthifolia is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, that is native to subtropical and tropical South America (southeastern Brazil, northern Argentina, and Paraguay). It is found in these states of Brazil: Alagoas, Bahia, Espírito Santo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pernambuco, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo, and Sergipe. Common names include Brazilian peppertree, aroeira, rose pepper, broadleaved pepper tree,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian pepper?
The scientific name of Brazilian pepper is Schinus terebinthifolia.
What kingdom does Brazilian pepper belong to?
Brazilian pepper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Brazilian pepper belong to?
Brazilian pepper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Brazilian pepper belong to?
Brazilian pepper belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Brazilian pepper belong to?
Brazilian pepper belongs to the order Sapindales.
What family does Brazilian pepper belong to?
Brazilian pepper belongs to the family Anacardiaceae.
What genus does Brazilian pepper belong to?
Brazilian pepper belongs to the genus Schinus.