Wax tree

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Cuba, New Zealand, and South Africa.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇿🇦 South Africa

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Family

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Toxicodendron

Species

Toxicodendron succedaneum (Wax tree)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese charão

Similar Species in Toxicodendron

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Atlantic Poison Oak

Toxicodendron pubescens

Not Evaluated

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Eastern Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron radicans

Not Evaluated

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Japanese lacquertree

Toxicodendron vernicifluum

Least Concern

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Poison Sumac

Toxicodendron vernix

Least Concern

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sumac

Toxicodendron striatum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wax tree?

The scientific name of Wax tree is Toxicodendron succedaneum. It belongs to the genus Toxicodendron.

What is the conservation status of Wax tree?

Wax tree (Toxicodendron succedaneum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wax tree live?

Wax tree is found in Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Cuba, New Zealand, and South Africa.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Cuba, New Zealand, South Africa.

What family does Wax tree belong to?

Wax tree (Toxicodendron succedaneum) belongs to the genus Toxicodendron, which is part of the taxonomic family Anacardiaceae.

Is Wax tree endangered?

No, Wax tree (Toxicodendron succedaneum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wax tree belong to?

Wax tree (Toxicodendron succedaneum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Wax tree?

The closest relatives of Wax tree in the genus Toxicodendron include Atlantic Poison Oak, Eastern Poison Ivy, Japanese lacquertree, Poison Sumac, sumac.