Cotinus obovatus
American Smoketree, Chittamwood
Also known as: Cotinus americanus Nutt. +6 more
- Cotinus americanus Nutt.
- Cotinus cotinoides (Nutt. ex Chapm.) Britton
- Cotinus retusus Raf.
- Rhus americana Sudw.
- Rhus cotinoides Nutt. ex Chapm.
- Rhus cotinoides Nutt. ex J.G.Cooper
- Rhus cotinus Torr. & A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Anacardiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Cotinus obovatus (commonly known as American smoketree or Chittamwood) is a tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Kentucky