Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
anadenium
ID:
1239615

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) J.Jiménez Alm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 62: 236 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238953



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum anadenium
  • Anadenium Zanthoxylum
  • Zanthoxylum Anadenium


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Description

Zanthoxylum anadenium (also called anadenium prickly-ash, anadenium zanthoxylum, and anadenium yellowwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It is characterized by its small, yellow, five-petaled flowers, and its small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats, and is commonly found in tropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum anadenium is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zanthoxylum anadenium are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum anadenium is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum anadenium

Zanthoxylum anadenium can be found in the Caribbean.

Zanthoxylum anadenium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum anadenium?

Zanthoxylum anadenium

What are the common names of Zanthoxylum anadenium?

Horsewood, anacahuita

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum anadenium?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America

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-50100445: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
José de Jesús Jiménez Almonte (1905-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Jiménez Alm.' in the authors string.