Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
ksu
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 2: 72 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401457
Common Names
- Rhus Bahamensis
- Bahamensis Sumac
- Bahamensis Plant
Description
Rhus bahamensis (also called Bahama Sumac, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhus bahamensis is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhus bahamensis is a yellowish-green, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Rhus bahamensis: This plant is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Rhus bahamensis
Rhus bahamensis can be found in the Bahamas.
Rhus bahamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhus bahamensis?
Rhus bahamensis
What type of plant is Rhus bahamensis?
Shrub
Where is Rhus bahamensis native to?
Bahamas
Species in the Rhus genus
Rhus amherstensis,
Rhus bahamensis,
Rhus oaxacana,
Rhus ciliolata,
Rhus caudata,
Rhus chinensis,
Rhus coriaria,
Rhus hartmanii,
Rhus duckerae,
Rhus schiedeana,
Rhus typhina,
Rhus terebinthifolia,
Rhus taishanensis,
Rhus taitensis,
Rhus potaninii,
Rhus lamprocarpa,
Rhus lenticellosa,
Rhus linguata,
Rhus glabra,
Rhus punjabensis,
Rhus allophyloides,
Rhus andrieuxii,
Rhus chondroloma,
Rhus jaliscana,
Rhus lanceolata,
Rhus microphylla,
Rhus muelleri,
Rhus pachyrrhachis,
Rhus rubifolia,
Rhus tepetate,
Rhus trilobata,
Rhus choriophylla,
Rhus copallinum,
Rhus integrifolia,
Rhus kearneyi,
Rhus michauxii,
Rhus ovata,
Rhus pulvinata,
Rhus sandwicensis,
Rhus virens,
Rhus pre,
Rhus laevigata,
Rhus stenophylla,
Rhus aromatica,
Rhus vestita,
Rhus barclayi,
Rhus standleyi,
Rhus integrifolia,
Rhus wilsonii,
Rhus teniana,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,