Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
choriophylla
ID:
1050559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wooton & Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 146 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049897

Common Names

  • Rhus Choriophylla
  • Choriophylla Rhus
  • Choriophylla Sumac

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Description

Rhus choriophylla (also called Leatherleaf Sumac, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America. It grows to a height of 0.3–1 m and has yellow flowers. It is found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Rhus choriophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of firewood, and as a traditional medicine for treating skin ailments, respiratory problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhus choriophylla is yellow-green and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhus choriophylla is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape and size.

Where to Find Rhus choriophylla

Rhus choriophylla can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1300248: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.