Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 163 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250131
Description
Rhus galeotti (also called Galeotti's Sumac, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has an upright habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhus galeotti is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhus galeotti is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhus galeotti is an evergreen shrub native to India. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Rhus galeotti
Rhus galeotti is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.
Rhus galeotti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhus galeotti?
Rhus galeotti
What is the common name of Rhus galeotti?
Galeotti's Sumac
What is the natural habitat of Rhus galeotti?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and in ravines.
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,