Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sandwith) P.G.Waterman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 363 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430336
Common Names
- Apiculatum Prickly Ash
- Apiculatum Toothache Tree
- Apiculatum Szechuan Pepper
Synonyms
- Fagara apiculata Sandwith [unknown]
- Fagara dellomei Albuq. [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum achidek Sanoja [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum dellomei (Albuq.) P.G.Waterman [unknown]
Description
Zanthoxylum apiculatum (also called Pointed 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 apiculatum 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 apiculatum has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum apiculatum 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 apiculatum
Zanthoxylum apiculatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Zanthoxylum apiculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum apiculatum?
Zanthoxylum apiculatum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum apiculatum?
Apiculate Zanthoxylum
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum apiculatum?
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
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.