Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
1050021

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 265 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049359



Common Names

  • Rhus Glabra
  • Glabra Rhus
  • Rhus


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Description

Rhus glabra (also called Smooth Sumac, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to North America. It has a smooth, grayish bark and its leaves are pinnately compound, alternate, and ovate in shape. It grows in open woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhus glabra is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhus glabra var. elegans (Aiton) Engl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhus glabra has white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhus glabra is a small to medium-sized deciduous shrub, growing to a height of 2-4 m. It is native to temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Rhus glabra

Rhus glabra is native to North America and can be found in the dry forests of the region.

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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