Zanthoxylum albiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albiflorum
ID:
431007
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 283 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430339
Common Names
- Albiflorum Prickly Ash
- Albiflorum Toothache Tree
- Albiflorum Szechuan Pepper
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- Fagara albiflora (Baker f. & sine ref.) Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Zanthoxylum albiflorum (also called White-flowered Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland rainforest and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum albiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make a medicinal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zanthoxylum albiflorum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Zanthoxylum albiflorum can be propagated by seed or by division of offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and replanted in the same soil mix. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer months.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum albiflorum
Zanthoxylum albiflorum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Zanthoxylum albiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum albiflorum?
Zanthoxylum albiflorum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum albiflorum?
White-flowered Zanthoxylum
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum albiflorum?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775562-1: Based on the initial data import