Toxicodendron griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
1052954
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 154 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052292
Common Names
- Toxicodendron griffithii
- Griffith's Poison-Ivy
- Griffith's Toxicodendron
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Toxicodendron griffithii (also called Rhus griffithii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Himalayan region, and is found in moist, temperate forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Toxicodendron griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Toxicodendron griffithii var. barbatum C.Y.Wu & T.L.MingToxicodendron griffithii var. microcarpum C.Y.Wu & T.L.Ming
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Toxicodendron griffithii is a small, yellow flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped bean. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
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Toxicodendron griffithii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Toxicodendron griffithii
Toxicodendron griffithii can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1301231: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.