Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
1230586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 5: 112 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229924



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum arborescens
  • West Indian Satinwood
  • Yellow Wood


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Description

Zanthoxylum arborescens (also called West Indian Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and can reach up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are glossy, dark green, and pinnate. This plant is found in humid forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum arborescens is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum arborescens has white flowers, and small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum arborescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 18-21°C.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum arborescens

Zanthoxylum arborescens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Zanthoxylum arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum arborescens?

Zanthoxylum arborescens

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum arborescens?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and grows in moist, shady areas.

What are the characteristics of Zanthoxylum arborescens?

It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers.

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,

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