Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
431060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. Occid. 1: 575 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430392



Common Names

  • Acuminatum Zanthoxylum
  • Acuminatum Zanthoxylum Plant
  • Acuminatum Zanthoxylum Tree


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Synonyms

  • Tobinia acuminatum Ham. [unknown]
  • Fagara aculeata (Ruiz & Pav.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Fagara acuminata Sw. [unknown]
  • Tobinia acuminata (Sw.) Desv. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum acuminatum acuminatum [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum aculeatum Macfad. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum acuminatum (also called Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is a small, evergreen tree or shrub.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zanthoxylum acuminatum sub. juniperinum (Poepp.) Reynel ex C.Nelson
Zanthoxylum acuminatum sub. juniperinum (Poepp.) Reynel
Zanthoxylum acuminatum sub. tripetalum (Standl.) Reynel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum acuminatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum acuminatum is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum acuminatum

Zanthoxylum acuminatum is native to India and can be found in the dry regions of the country.

Zanthoxylum acuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum acuminatum?

Zanthoxylum acuminatum

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum acuminatum?

Chinese Prickly Ash

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum acuminatum?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea

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