Schinus molle
The story
The history of the Peruvian peppertree is reflected in its very name. The specific epithet "molle" is derived directly from "mulli," which is the traditional Quechua word for this evergreen tree in its native homeland of the Peruvian Andes.
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- Family
- Anacardiaceae
How to use it
The Peruvian peppertree can be used as an ornamental tree due to its striking appearance and bright pink fruits. It also serves as a host for the pepper-tree moth, contributing to local biodiversity.
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Gardening tip
When planting a Peruvian peppertree, ensure it has enough space to grow tall, as it can reach up to 15 meters.
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In the kitchen
The bright pink fruits of this tree are frequently sold and used as "pink peppercorns," though the plant is entirely unrelated to traditional black pepper.
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About
Schinus molle is an evergreen tree that grows to 15 m. It is native to an area from the Peruvian Andes to southern Brazil. The bright pink fruits of S. molle are often sold as "pink peppercorns", although it is unrelated to black pepper. The word molle in Schinus molle comes from mulli, the Quechua word for the tree. The tree is host to the pepper-tree moth, Bombycomorpha bifascia.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Schinus molle
- Slug
- schinus-molle
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Genus
- Schinus
- Species
- molle
- Wikidata QID
- Q855896
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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