Rhus wallichii (Anacardiaceae) Deciduous tree

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Rhus wallichii
Deciduous tree
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The Rhus wallichii plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. vernicifera. DC. pro parte.

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Latin Name:  Rhus wallichii
Family:  Anacardiaceae
Author:  Hook.f.

Known Hazards:  This plant contains toxic substances in the sap that can cause severe irritaition to some people[146, 158].

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Habitat:  Forests and shrubberies, 1000 - 2400 metres[51].

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, 61]. It attains a tallow-like consistency on standing and is used to make candles. These burn brilliantly, though they emit a pungent smoke[4]. A lacquer is obtained from the sap of this plant[61]. The leaf juice is rubbed onto thread to strengthen it[158]. (This might be due to the presence of tannin which would act as a preservative[K].) Wood. Used for tools, musical instruments[61, 146, 158].

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