Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 600 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403130
Common Names
- Rhus Terebinthifolia
- Terebinthifolia Rhus
- Rhus of Terebinthifolia
Synonyms
- Rhus costaricensis L.Riley [unknown]
- Toxicodendron terebinthifolium Kuntze [unknown]
- Schmaltzia costaricensis (L.Riley) F.A.Barkley [unknown]
- Schmaltzia terebinthifolia (Schltdl. & Cham.) F.A.Barkley [unknown]
- Rhus terebinthifolia loeseneri F.A.Barkley [unknown]
Description
Rhus terebinthifolia (also called Turpentine Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to South Africa. It grows in dry woodlands, disturbed areas, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhus terebinthifolia is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of tannin and dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhus terebinthifolia 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 terebinthifolia 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 terebinthifolia
Rhus terebinthifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Rhus terebinthifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhus terebinthifolia?
Rhus terebinthifolia
What is the common name of Rhus terebinthifolia?
Turpentine Tree
Where is Rhus terebinthifolia found?
Rhus terebinthifolia is found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.
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,