Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 1: 119 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409273
Common Names
- Diversilobum
- Diversilobum Poison Oak
- Diversilobum Poison Ivy
Description
Toxicodendron diversilobum (also called Pacific poison ivy, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It typically grows in forests and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Toxicodendron diversilobum is used for its oil, which is used in soaps and perfumes, and for its wood, which is used for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Toxicodendron diversilobum are small, yellow and five-petaled. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, green and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Toxicodendron diversilobum is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and soil that is moist but well-drained. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Toxicodendron diversilobum
Toxicodendron diversilobum can be found in the wild in North America.
Toxicodendron diversilobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Toxicodendron diversilobum?
Toxicodendron diversilobum
What is the common name of Toxicodendron diversilobum?
Pacific Poison Oak
Where is Toxicodendron diversilobum native to?
North America
Species in the Toxicodendron genus
Toxicodendron khasianum,
Toxicodendron lobadioides,
Toxicodendron pubescens,
Toxicodendron nodosum,
Toxicodendron borneense,
Toxicodendron diversilobum,
Toxicodendron quinquefoliolatum,
Toxicodendron trichocarpum,
Toxicodendron striatum,
Toxicodendron rhetsoides,
Toxicodendron radicans,
Toxicodendron rydbergii,
Toxicodendron vernix,
Toxicodendron toxicarium,
Toxicodendron orientale,
Toxicodendron vernicifluum,
Toxicodendron fulvum,
Toxicodendron wallichii,
Toxicodendron hookeri,
Toxicodendron griffithii,
Toxicodendron hirtellum,
Toxicodendron yunnanense,
Toxicodendron sylvestre,
Toxicodendron acuminatum,
Toxicodendron succedaneum,
Toxicodendron grandiflorum,
Toxicodendron calcicola,
Toxicodendron delavayi,
Toxicodendron rostratum,
Toxicodendron bimannii,
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,