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West Indian sumac
Scientific Name: Brunellia comocladiifolia ssp. domingensis
Family: Brunelliaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
West Indian Sumac (Brunellia comocladiifolia)
The name "West Indian Sumac" can refer to several plants, most notably Brunellia comocladiifolia. It's important to differentiate this species from other plants also known as sumac, some of which (like Poison Sumac) are known to be toxic.
Considerations for Pets
- Some plants referred to as sumac produce reddish drupes (fruits).
Considerations for Children
- Some plants referred to as sumac produce reddish drupes (fruits).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brunellia comocladiifolia Humb. & Bonpl.
- Common Name: West Indian Sumac
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Subspecies (Brunellia comocladiifolia ssp. domingensis)
- Synonym: Brunellia comocladiifolia Humb. & Bonpl.
- Family: Brunelliaceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Tropical America and the Caribbean at low and middle altitudes.
- Specific locations mentioned include India, Mexico, United States, Bolivia, and Costa Rica.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The West Indian Sumac (Brunellia comocladiifolia ssp. domingensis) is a tree and a perennial plant.
- The species (Brunellia comocladifolia) is described as a tree with a specific gravity of 0.3.