Rhus verniciflua Lacquer tree (Anacardiaceae) Deciduous tree

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Rhus verniciflua
Lacquer tree
Deciduous tree
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The Rhus verniciflua plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lacquer tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. kaempferi. R. vernicifera. R. vernix. non L. Toxicodendron verniciflua. (Stokes.)F.Barkley.

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Latin Name:  Rhus verniciflua
Common Name:  Lacquer tree
Family:  Anacardiaceae
Author:  Stokes.

Known Hazards:  The plant contains toxic substances that can cause severe irritation to some people[8, 19]. The sap can be particularly caustic[11].

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Woods and thickets on mountain slopes[109], usually around 1200 metres[64].

Medicinal Information: Stimulant, tonic[178]. The leaves are used in the treatment of wasting diseases and internal parasites[218]. The seed is haemostatic and is used in the treatment of dysentery[218]. A resin from the plant is emmenagogue, haemolytic, stimulant, tonic and vermifuge[218]. Some caution is advised in the use of the leaves and stems of this plant, see the notes above on toxicity.

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