Rhus succedanea Wax tree (Anacardiaceae) Deciduous tree

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Rhus succedanea
Wax tree
Deciduous tree
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The Rhus succedanea plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Himalayas. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wax tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as Toxicodendron succedaneum. (L.)Mold.

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Latin Name:  Rhus succedanea
Common Name:  Wax tree
Family:  Anacardiaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  This plant contains toxic substances which can cause severe irritation to some people. The fresh sap causes skin blisters[145]. The leaves contain the ubiquitous carcinogen shikimic acid[218].

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:  9

Habitat:  Forests and shrubberies to 2400 metres in the Himalayas[51].

Medicinal Information: Antidote, antivinous, cholagogue, febrifuge, ophthalmic. Used as a wash to counteract varnish poisoning[178]. Use with extreme caution, see notes above on toxicity. The fruit is used in the treatment of phthisis[240]. A wax from the fruits is used in ointments[218]. An ethanolic extract of the leaves exhibits anticancer and antiviral activities[218].

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