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desert sumac

Rhus microphylla

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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 microphylla (desert sumac)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish correosa

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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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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Black Sumac
Rhus copallina
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Rhus — 11 Species

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