Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
radicans
ID:
1050027

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 153 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049365



Common Names

  • Toxicodendron Radicans
  • Radicans Toxicodendron
  • Toxicodendron


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Description

Toxicodendron radicans (also called Poison Ivy, 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 trifoliate, alternate, and ovate in shape. It grows in open woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Toxicodendron radicans is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for some animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Toxicodendron radicans sub. eximum (Greene) Gillis
Toxicodendron radicans sub. verrucosum (Scheele) Gillis
Toxicodendron radicans var. negundo (Greene) Reveal
Toxicodendron radicans sub. barkleyi Gillis
Toxicodendron radicans sub. pubens (Engelm. ex S.Watson) Gillis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Toxicodendron radicans has white, bell-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

Toxicodendron radicans is a fast-growing, deciduous, woody vine that can reach up to 30 feet in length. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Toxicodendron radicans

Toxicodendron radicans can be found in the eastern and central United States.

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-1300004: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.