Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
amapense
ID:
431000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Albuq.) P.G.Waterman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 24: 363. 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430332



Common Names

  • Amapense Prickly Ash
  • Amapense Toothache Tree
  • Amapense Szechuan Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Fagara amapaensis Albuq. [unknown]
  • Fagara idae Albuq. [unknown]
  • Fagara machadoi Albuq. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum idae (Albuq.) P.G.Waterman [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum machadoi (Albuq.) Albuq. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum amapense (also called Amapa Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum amapense 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 amapense 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 amapense 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 amapense

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

Zanthoxylum amapense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum amapense?

Zanthoxylum amapense

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum amapense?

Amapense Zanthoxylum

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum amapense?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2470747: Based on the initial data import
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.
Byron Wilson Pereira de Albuquerque (1932-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albuq.' in the authors string.