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'''''Schinus terebinthifolius''''' is a species of [[flowering plant]] in the [[cashew]] family, [[Anacardiaceae]], that is native to [[Subtropics|subtropical]] and [[Tropics|tropical]] [[South America]] (southeastern [[Brazil]], northern [[Argentina]] and [[Paraguay]]). Common names include '''Brazilian Pepper''', '''Aroeira''', '''Florida Holly''', '''Rose Pepper''', and '''Christmasberry'''.<ref>[http://www.ipef.br/identificacao/nativas/detalhes.asp?codigo=30 ''Schinus terebinthifolius''] at [http://www.ipef.br/ Instituto de Pesquisas e Estudos Florestais]</ref> Brazilian Pepper is a sprawling [[shrub]] or small [[tree]], reaching a height of 7-10 m. The branches can be upright, reclining, or nearly [[vine]]-like, all on the same plant. Its plastic morphology allows it to thrive in all kinds of ecosystems: from [[dunes]] to [[swamps]], where it grows as a quasi-aquatic plant<ref>Paulo Backes & Bruno Irgang, ''Mata Atlântica: as árvores e a paisagem'', Porto Alegre, Paisagem do Sul, 2004, page 102</ref>. The [[leaf|leaves]] are [[Phyllotaxis|alternate]], 10-22 cm long, [[pinnate]]ly compound with (3-) 5-15 [[leaflet]]s; the leaflets are roughly [[Leaf shape|oval]] (lanceolate to elliptical), 3-6 cm long and 2-3.5 cm broad, and have finely toothed margins, an acute to rounded apex and yellowish veins. The leaf [[rachis]] between the leaflets is usually (but not invariably) slightly winged. The plant is [[plant sexuality|dioeceous]], with small white [[flower]]s borne profusely in axillary [[Inflorescence|clusters]]. The [[fruit]] is a small red spherical [[drupe]] 4-5 mm diameter, carried in dense clusters of hundreds of berries. Brazilian pepper is widely grown as an [[ornamental plant]] in frost-free regions of South America for its foliage and fruit. It is considered as a [[melliferous flower]].<ref>Paulo Backes & Bruno Irgang, ''ibid.''</ref> Although it is not a true pepper (''[[Piper (genus)|Piper]]''), its dried drupes are often sold as '''pink peppercorns'''. The seeds can be used as a [[spice]], if used in moderation, adding a [[black pepper|pepper]]-like taste to food. Planted originally as an ornamental outside of its native range, Brazilian pepper has become widespread and is considered an [[invasive species]] in many [[Subtropics|subtropical]] regions with moderate to high rainfall. Brazilian Pepper is hard to control because it produces [[basal shoot]]s if the trunk is cut. Trees also produce abundant [[seed]]s that are [[Seed dispersal|dispersed]] by [[bird]]s and [[ant]]s. {{Inc| Schinus terebinthifolius, Raddi, with racemose fls., lvs. composed of 7 broader, somewhat serrated lfts. and scarlet berries, is sparingly met with in cult. in S. Calif., and proves hardy in San Francisco. Brazil. {{SCH}} }} ==Cultivation== ===Propagation=== ===Pests and diseases=== ==Varieties== There are two [[variety (biology)|varieties]]: *''Schinus terebinthifolius'' var. ''acutifolius''. Leaves to 22 cm, with 7-15 leaflets; fruit pink. *''Schinus terebinthifolius'' var. ''terebinthifolius''. Leaves to 17 cm, with 5-13 leaflets; fruit red. ==Gallery== <gallery perrow=5> Image:Brazilian pepper tree.jpg| File:Schinus terebinthifolius leaves.jpg|leaves File:Schinus terebinthifolius flowers.jpg|flowers File:Schinus terebinthifolius stem.jpg|stem </gallery> ==References== <references/> *[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963    ==External links== *{{wplink}} {{stub}} __NOTOC__

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