Rhus potaninii (Anacardiaceae) Deciduous tree

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Rhus potaninii
Deciduous tree
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The Rhus potaninii plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and W. China. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. henryi. R. sinica. non Diels.

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Latin Name:  Rhus potaninii
Family:  Anacardiaceae
Author:  Sieb.&Zucc.

Known Hazards:  There are some suggestions that the sap of this species can cause a skin rash in susceptible people, but this has not been substantiated. See also notes in 'Cultivation Details'.

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Woods to 2500 metres[109].

General Uses: The leaves are rich in tannin. They can be collected as they fall in the autumn and used as a brown dye or as a mordant[169]. An oil is extracted from the seeds[4]. It attains a tallow-like consistency on standing and is used to make candles. These burn brilliantly, though they emit a pungent smoke[4]. An indelible black ink is obtained from galls on the leaves[46, 61]. The report does not say if the galls are used before or after the insect leaves them.

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