Toxicodendron trichocarpum
Toxicodendron trichocarpum, commonly known as the hairy poison sumac, is a deciduous shrub native to North American wetlands. Distinguished by its distinctive fuzzy, hair-covered stems, this plant contains urushiol, a potent allergen. Contact with its foliage or bark can trigger severe, itchy skin reactions and intense dermatitis.
- Scientific name: Toxicodendron trichocarpum
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Toxicodendron trichocarpum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. It is further classified under the genus Toxicodendron.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Toxicodendron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Toxicodendron trichocarpum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is called 毛漆树 (zh-hans), 毛漆樹 (zh-hant), and 毛漆樹 (zh-hk). In Japan, the species is known as ヤマウルシ (ja), while in Russian, it is identified as Токсикодендрон волосистоплодный (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 毛漆树 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 毛漆樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 毛漆樹 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヤマウルシ | Wikidata |
| ru | Токсикодендрон волосистоплодный | Wikidata |
| ko | 개옻나무 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛漆树 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛漆树 | Wikidata |
| ru | Ипритка волосистоплодная | Wikidata |
| ru | Rhus trichocarpa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions of Eastern Asia. It can be found growing in the Kuril Islands within the Russian Far East. Its distribution extends into China, specifically throughout the South-Central and Southeast regions. Furthermore, the species is prevalent in the neighboring territories of Japan and Korea. Together, these locations define the natural habitat of Toxicodendron trichocarpum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Toxicodendron trichocarpum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids, urushiols.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urushiols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Toxicodendron trichocarpum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Toxicodendron trichocarpum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include blood diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| blood diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |