Rhus oaxacana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
402236
Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 834 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401568
Common Names
- Rhus Oaxacana
- Oaxacan Sumac
- Oaxacan Staghorn Sumac
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhus oaxacana (also called 'Oaxacan Sumac', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in open woodlands, dry forests, and other areas with dry, sandy soils. It has small, yellow flowers and compound leaves with three to seven leaflets.
Uses & Benefits
Rhus oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhus oaxacana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhus oaxacana is a shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. The soil should be well-draining and should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Rhus oaxacana
Rhus oaxacana can be found in Mexico.
Rhus oaxacana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhus oaxacana?
Rhus oaxacana
What type of plant is Rhus oaxacana?
It is a shrub
Where is Rhus oaxacana found?
It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras
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
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:219839-2: Based on the initial data import