Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
hypoleuca
ID:
1052702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Champ. ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4: 43 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052040

Common Names

  • Rhus hypoleuca
  • Low Sumac
  • Low Rhus

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Description

Rhus hypoleuca (also called Japanese sumac, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan. It has alternate, compound leaves with small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhus hypoleuca is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin disorders. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for some species of birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhus hypoleuca has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhus hypoleuca can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Rhus hypoleuca

Rhus hypoleuca can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Nevada.

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-1301176: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John George Champion (1815-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champ.' in the authors string.