Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & F.A.Barkley
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 24: 359 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049759
Common Names
- Mueller's Rhus
- Mueller's False-Mastic
- Mueller's False-Mastic-Rhus
Description
Rhus muelleri (also called 'Rhus', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single, straight stem and a rounded crown, with leaves that are alternate, oblong, and entire. It is found in tropical dry forests and deciduous forests, usually on limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Rhus muelleri is a species of flowering plant that is native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhus muelleri is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhus muelleri 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 muelleri
Rhus muelleri is native to Mexico and Central America.
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,