Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
rydbergii
ID:
1050620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Small ex Rydb.) Greene

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 1: 117 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049958

Common Names

  • Toxicodendron rydbergii
  • Western Poison Oak
  • Rydberg's Poison Oak

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Description

Toxicodendron rydbergii (also called Rydberg's Poison Ivy, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry habitats, such as open fields and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Toxicodendron rydbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Toxicodendron rydbergii has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Toxicodendron rydbergii is a deciduous shrub that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in the fall or early spring and will germinate in two to three weeks.

Where to Find Toxicodendron rydbergii

Toxicodendron rydbergii is native to North America.

Species in the Toxicodendron genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1300274: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.