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Pistacia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Pistaches, scientifically known as Pistacia, is a genus of versatile evergreen shrubs and trees renowned for their medicinal properties. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, various species offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits. From soothing skin ailments to supporting digestive health, these plants remain vital in natural pharmacology worldwide.

Family
Anacardiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Pistaches · Pistache · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Therminthos · Lentiscus · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pistacia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Pistazien
  • Pistazien

French:

  • Pistachier
  • Pistachiers

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pistacia.

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 specific geographical distribution across several regions of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing within the Baleares islands and the island of Corse. Additionally, its presence extends to the mainland territory of France. The species also inhabits various areas throughout Portugal. Finally, its range includes the island of Sardegna.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe Corse
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Albania
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Pistacia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Pistacia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. BioFactors (Oxford, England)

Chemicals

Pistacia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Terpenes.

Chemicals reported in Pistacia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Terpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Terpenes

  1. Planta medica

Activities

Pistacia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective.

Activities reported in Pistacia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Neuroprotective

  1. Planta medica

Conditions

Pistacia has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anxiety, cerebral ischemia, depression, multiple sclerosis, seizure.

Conditions investigated for Pistacia
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Anxiety 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cerebral ischemia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Depression 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Multiple sclerosis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Seizure 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anxiety

  1. Planta medica

Cerebral ischemia

  1. Planta medica

Depression

  1. Planta medica

Multiple sclerosis

  1. Planta medica

Seizure

  1. Planta medica