Citation: L., Sp. Pl. 388 (1753).

Derivation: Greek name of the resin-exuding mastic tree, Pistacia lentiscus L., a member of the same family.

Synonymy: Not Applicable

Common name: None

Description:
Evergreen trees; leaves pinnate, often toothed.

Drupe globular.

Distribution:  30 species in South and Central America.

Biology: No text

Uses: S. terebinthifolia Raddi is grown as a low ornamental tree, often as a street tree.

Author: Not yet available