Persian Turpentine Tree
Pistacia eurycarpa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Persian Turpentine Tree, scientifically known as Pistacia eurycarpa, is a resilient shrub native to arid regions. Renowned for its aromatic resin, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Its bioactive compounds offer potential therapeutic properties, making it a subject of interest for traditional medicine and modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Persian Turpentine Tree
- Scientific synonyms
- Pistacia Atlantica Var. Kurdica · Pistacia Atlantica Subsp. Kurdica
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Persian Turpentine Tree
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pistacia eurycarpaSynonyms
- Pistacia atlantica var. kurdica
- Pistacia atlantica subsp. kurdica
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Pistacia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan |
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Western Asia | Iraq |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Pistacia eurycarpa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RUTIN, benzoic acid, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
RUTIN
- Complementary therapies in clinical practice
benzoic acid
- Complementary therapies in clinical practice
quercetin
- Complementary therapies in clinical practice
Activities
Pistacia eurycarpa has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperlipidemic, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antihyperlipidemic
- Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy
Antioxidant
- Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy
Preparations
Pistacia eurycarpa has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include herbal capsule.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Herbal capsule | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Herbal capsule
- Complementary therapies in clinical practice