Zanthoxylum acanthopodium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acanthopodium
ID:
1133349
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 727 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132687
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum
- Acanthopodium
- Acanthopodium Prickly Ash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zanthoxylum acanthopodium (also called Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia, and is found in open areas, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum acanthopodium is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zanthoxylum acanthopodium var. deminutum (Rehder) Reeder & S.Y.CheoFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zanthoxylum acanthopodium is a small, yellow-green bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Zanthoxylum acanthopodium is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It can also be grown from seed, although germination can be slow and unreliable.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum acanthopodium
Zanthoxylum acanthopodium is native to eastern Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Zanthoxylum genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28100036: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.