Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
amamiense
ID:
431008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
ksu

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 7: 135 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430340



Common Names

  • Amamiense Prickly Ash
  • Amamiense Toothache Tree
  • Amamiense Szechuan Pepper


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Description

Zanthoxylum amamiense (also called Amami 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 amamiense 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 amamiense has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum amamiense is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is native to Japan. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum amamiense

Zanthoxylum amamiense is native to Japan. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Zanthoxylum amamiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum amamiense?

Zanthoxylum amamiense

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum amamiense?

Amami Zanthoxylum

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum amamiense?

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,