Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
typhina
ID:
403728

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1756

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. II : 14 (1756)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403060

Common Names

  • Rhus Typhina
  • Typhina Rhus
  • Rhus of Typhina

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Synonyms

  • Rhus canadensis Mill. [unknown]
  • Rhus hirta (L.) Sudw. [unknown]
  • Rhus hypselodendrum Moench [unknown]
  • Rhus viridiflora Duhamel [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron typhinum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Schmaltzia hirta (L.) Small [unknown]
  • Datisca hirta L. [rejected]
  • Rhus typhina typhina [unknown]
  • Rhus typhina dissecta Rehder [unknown]
  • Rhus hirta dissecta (Rehder) Reveal [unknown]
  • Rhus typhina laciniata Alph.Wood [unknown]

Description

Rhus typhina (also called Staghorn sumac, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, sunny meadows and along streams. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall, with leathery leaves and fragrant yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhus typhina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhus typhina has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white speckled appearance. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhus typhina 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 typhina

Rhus typhina is native to North America. It can be found in woodlands, usually at elevations of 500 to 1,500 meters.

Rhus typhina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhus typhina?

Rhus typhina

What is the common name of Rhus typhina?

Staghorn Sumac

What is the natural habitat of Rhus typhina?

Woodlands, fields, and roadsides

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,

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