Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 11: 110 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403205
Common Names
- Rhus potaninii
- Potanin's Rhus
- Potanin's Rhus Plant
Synonyms
- Rhus henryi Diels [unknown]
Description
Rhus potaninii (also called Potanin's Sumac, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It is found in moist forests, and grows to a height of up to 10 m.
Uses & Benefits
Rhus potaninii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhus potaninii has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and dark brown. Its seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhus potaninii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Rhus potaninii
Rhus potaninii can be found in the Himalayan Mountains, China, and Myanmar.
Rhus potaninii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhus potaninii?
Rhus potaninii
What is the common name of Rhus potaninii?
Potanin's Sumac
Where is Rhus potaninii found?
Rhus potaninii is found in China.
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,