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Black Sumac

Rhus copallina

Least Concern

About

The Black Sumac (Rhus copallina) is a species in the genus Rhus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Cuba, United Kingdom, and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Cuba, United Kingdom, and United States.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Sapindales (อันดับเงาะ)
Family
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Rhus
Species
Rhus copallina (Black Sumac)

Names in Other Languages

French sumac brillant
German Korall-Sumach

Similar Species in Rhus

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Aromatic Sumac
Rhus aromatica
Not Evaluated
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Chinese gall
Rhus chinensis
Least Concern
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Red Sumac
Rhus glabra
Least Concern
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desert sumac
Rhus microphylla
Least Concern
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evergreen sumac
Rhus virens
Least Concern
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lemonade sumac
Rhus integrifolia
Least Concern
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sugar sumac
Rhus ovata
Least Concern
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Stag'S-Horn Sumach
Rhus typhina
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Sumac?
The scientific name of Black Sumac is Rhus copallina. It belongs to the genus Rhus.
What is the conservation status of Black Sumac?
Black Sumac (Rhus copallina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Black Sumac live?
Black Sumac is found in Distributed across Cuba, United Kingdom, and United States.. Countries include Cuba, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Black Sumac belong to?
Black Sumac (Rhus copallina) belongs to the genus Rhus, which is part of the taxonomic family Anacardiaceae.
Is Black Sumac endangered?
No, Black Sumac (Rhus copallina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Black Sumac belong to?
Black Sumac (Rhus copallina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Black Sumac?
The closest relatives of Black Sumac in the genus Rhus include Aromatic Sumac, Chinese gall, Red Sumac, desert sumac, evergreen sumac.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Rhus — 11 Species

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Aromatic Sumac
Rhus aromatica
NE 🐾
Chinese gall
Rhus chinensis
LC 🐾
Red Sumac
Rhus glabra
LC 🐾
desert sumac
Rhus microphylla
LC 🐾
evergreen sumac
Rhus virens
LC 🐾
lemonade sumac
Rhus integrifolia
LC 🐾
sugar sumac
Rhus ovata
LC 🐾
Stag'S-Horn Sumach
Rhus typhina
NE
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Black Sumac
Rhus copallina
LC
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northern smooth sumac
Rhus pulvinata
NE 🐾
Elm-Leaved Sumac
Rhus coriaria
NE
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