Toxicodendron wallichii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
1052922
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 154 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052260
Common Names
- Toxicodendron wallichii
- Wallich's Poison-Ivy
- Wallich's Toxicodendron
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Toxicodendron wallichii (also called Rhus wallichii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Himalayan region, and is found in moist, temperate forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Toxicodendron wallichii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Toxicodendron wallichii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Toxicodendron wallichii 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 wallichii
Toxicodendron wallichii 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-1301223: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.