Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
coggygria
ID:
624286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. , ed. 2, 1: 220 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623618



Common Names

  • Cotinus coggygria
  • Smoke Tree
  • Smokebush


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Synonyms

  • Rhus obovatifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Rhus cotina St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Rhus cotinus L. [unknown]
  • Rhus velutina Wall. [unknown]
  • Rhus laevis Wall. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Cotinus cinerea (Engl.) F.A.Barkley [unknown]
  • Cotinus coggygria atropurpureus (Burv.) Geerinck [unknown]
  • Cotinus coggygria chengkouensis Y.T.Wu [unknown]
  • Cotinus coggygria cinereus Engl. [unknown]
  • Cotinus coggygria glabra H.Kaur & M.Sharma [unknown]
  • Cotinus coggygria pendulus (Burv.) Dippel [unknown]
  • Cotinus coggygria pendulus (Burv.) C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Cotinus coggygria pubescens Engl. [unknown]
  • Cotinus coggygria velutinus (Wall. ex G.Don) Engl. [unknown]
  • Cotinus coriaria Duhamel [unknown]
  • Cotinus cotinus Sarg. [unknown]
  • Cotinus ellipticus Raf. [unknown]
  • Cotinus velutina (Engl.) F.A.Barkley [unknown]
  • Cotinus coggygria laevis (Wall. ex G.Don) Engl. [unknown]
  • Cotinus coggygria parvifolia Beck [unknown]
  • Cotinus coggygria glaucophylla C.Y.Wu [unknown]

Description

Cotinus coggygria (also called Common Smoke Tree, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree that grows up to 10 feet tall and 15 feet in diameter. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky or sandy soils in scrublands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotinus coggygria is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is often used as a hedge or screen plant. It is also used as a windbreak and can be used to provide shade in hot climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotinus coggygria is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotinus coggygria is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet (2.4 m) in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Cotinus coggygria

Cotinus coggygria is native to Europe and can be found in temperate forests.

Cotinus coggygria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotinus coggygria?

Cotinus coggygria

What is the common name of Cotinus coggygria?

Smoke tree

What is the natural habitat of Cotinus coggygria?

Cotinus coggygria is native to southern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.

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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