Status:
valid
Authors:
Guill.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 7: 361 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403148
Common Names
- Rhus Taitensis
- Taitensis Rhus
- Rhus of Taitensis
Synonyms
- Rhus simarubifolia A.Gray [unknown]
- Toxicodendron simarubifolium Kuntze [unknown]
- Duckera taitensis (Guill.) F.A.Barkley [unknown]
Description
Rhus taitensis (also called Tait Sumac, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to East Asia. It grows in dry woodlands, disturbed areas, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhus taitensis is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of tannin and dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhus taitensis has small, yellow flowers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhus taitensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Rhus taitensis
Rhus taitensis can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Rhus taitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhus taitensis?
Rhus taitensis
What is the common name of Rhus taitensis?
Tait Sumac
Where is Rhus taitensis found?
Rhus taitensis 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,