Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
hookeri
ID:
1052931

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.C.Sahni & Bahadur) C.Y.Wu & T.L.Ming

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popul. Sin. 45(1): 110. 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052269



Common Names

  • Toxicodendron hookeri
  • Hooker's Poison-Ivy
  • Hooker's Toxicodendron


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Description

Toxicodendron hookeri (also called Rhus hookeri, 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 hookeri 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 hookeri var. microcarpum (C.C.Huang ex T.L.Ming) C.Y.Wu & T.L.Ming

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Toxicodendron hookeri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Toxicodendron hookeri is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Toxicodendron hookeri

Toxicodendron hookeri can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

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-1301226: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Tien Lu Ming (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Ming' in the authors string.
Kailash Chandra Sahni (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.C.Sahni' in the authors string.
Kunwar Naresh Bahadur (1935-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bahadur' in the authors string.