Pistacia atlantica
Baneh
Pistacia atlantica, commonly known as the Atlantic mastic tree, is a resilient evergreen native to North Africa. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its resin and leaves possess potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. This versatile plant plays a crucial role in supporting gastrointestinal health and skin healing processes.
- Scientific name: Pistacia atlantica
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pistacia, specifically as the species Pistacia atlantica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pistacia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pistacia atlantica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called die Atlantische Pistazie, while in Persian, it is known as بنه. Its Hebrew name is אלה אטלנטית, and in the Slavic languages, it is identified as Фисташка туполистная in Russian and Фісташка туполиста in Ukrainian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Atlantische Pistazie | Wikidata |
| fa | بنه | Wikidata |
| he | אלה אטלנטית | Wikidata |
| ru | Фисташка туполистная | Wikidata |
| uk | Фісташка туполиста | Wikidata |
| ar | بطم أطلسي | Wikidata |
| ka | საკმლის ხე | Wikidata |
| pl | Pistacja atlantycka | Wikidata |
| az | Atlantika püstəsi | Wikidata |
| hy | Պիստակենի բթատերև | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple continents and regions. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in Greece and within the European portion of Türkiye. Its range extends further into Eastern Europe, specifically reaching the region of Krym. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species is established in Algeria. Finally, its presence is also noted within the territory of Libya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pistacia atlanticica, offers various components that contribute to its medicinal profile. The leaf serves as a primary source for pharmacological studies, where concentrated leaf extracts are utilized for their bioactive properties. Beyond the foliage, the plant produces a complex resinous therapeutic oleoresin gum, a substance that integrates both resin and gum within its composition. These exudates are highly valued in traditional medicine, providing a potent blend of chemical constituents derived from the tree's natural defense mechanisms.- Total parts
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| resinous therapeuetic oleoresin gum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oleoresin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pistacia atlantica has 27 reported phytochemicals identified across 34 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, fatty acids, rutin, Gallic acid, Quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 27
- Scientific sources
- 34
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| campesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pistacia atlantica has 18 reported activities identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Anticholinesterase, Antimicrobial, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pistacia atlantica has 25 reported medicinal uses identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, pain, Antioxidant, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigates.
- Total uses
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 27
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus fumigates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |