Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
403428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 7 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402760



Common Names

  • Rhus chinensis
  • Chinese Rhus
  • Chinese Rhus Plant


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Synonyms

  • Rhus osbeckii Steud. [unknown]
  • Rhus japonica Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Rhus simonii Carrière [unknown]
  • Rhus semialata Murray [unknown]
  • Rhus javanica chinensis (Mill.) T.Yamaz. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron semialatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Schinus indicus Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Rhus semialata osbeckii DC. [unknown]
  • Rhus chinensis chinensis [unknown]
  • Rhus semialata Brandis [unknown]

Description

Rhus chinensis (also called Chinese Rhus, Chinese Rhus-grass, and Chinese Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to China, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.

Uses & Benefits

Rhus chinensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhus chinensis var. roxburghii (DC.) Rehder

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Rhus chinensis has small yellow flowers with 5 petals. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhus chinensis is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Rhus chinensis

Rhus chinensis is native to temperate regions of Asia.

Rhus chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhus chinensis?

Rhus chinensis

Where is Rhus chinensis found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

What is the growth habit of Rhus chinensis?

It is a shrub or small tree

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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