Pepperina, Pepper tree
Schinus areira

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m high. The leaves are compound and alternate. They are 15-30 cm long with narrow leaflets. The flowers are white and cream. The fruit is 5-9 mm across.

There are about 30 Schinus species.

Where it is found

It grows in subtropical and warm temperate regions. It grows on red sandy loams. It is often along creek banks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Uruguay

How it is used for food

The mature fruit are dried and used as a spicy pepper.

Edible parts

Fruit as spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aquaribay, Molle, Molli, Pimiento

Synonyms

Schinus molle var. areira (L.) DC.;