Pistacia eurycarpa
Pistacia eurycarpa, commonly known as the broad-fruited mastic tree, is a resilient shrub native to arid Mediterranean landscapes. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, this species offers significant medicinal potential. Its bioactive compounds are being increasingly studied for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects in traditional and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Pistacia eurycarpa
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindaales, it is classified under the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Pistacia and is specifically identified as Pistacia eurycarpa.
| 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 eurycarpa, is referred to by several different common names depending on the regional language and script. In Chinese, it is known as 寬果黃連木, with variations in simplified characters used across different regions such as 宽果黄连木 in mainland China (zh-cn), 寬果黃連木 in Taiwan (zh-tw), and 寬果黃連木 in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 寬果黃連木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 宽果黄连木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 寬果黃連木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 寬果黃連木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 宽果黄连木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Western Asia and the Caucasus. Within the Caucasus, its presence is specifically noted in the Transcaucasus area. Moving into Western Asia, it can be found across the expansive landscapes of Afghanistan and Iran. The species also extends its range into Iraq, contributing to its regional importance. Finally, its distribution reaches the Levant, specifically covering the areas of Lebanon and Syria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Pistacia eurycarpa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperlipidemic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |