Schinus molle
American Pepper, California Peppertree
Other regional names: False Pepper Tree +3 more
- False Pepper Tree
- Peppertree
- Peruvian Mastictree
- Peruvian Peppertree
Also known as: Schinus bituminosa Salisb. +4 more
- Schinus bituminosa Salisb.
- Schinus molle var. argentifolia Marchand
- Schinus molle var. huyngan (Molina) Marchand
- Schinus molle var. rusbyi F.A.Barkley
- Schinus occidentalis Sessé & Moc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Anacardiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to South America, Schinus molle (commonly known as American pepper or California peppertree) is a tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Chile North, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, Angola, Ascension, Botswana, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Free State, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Hawaii, Iraq, Italy, Libya, Madeira, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Morocco, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Sardegna, Senegal, Sicilia, Somalia, Spain, St.Helena, Tunisia, Yemen
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms