Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
atchoum
ID:
431023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aké Assi) P.G.Waterman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 363 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430355



Common Names

  • Atchoum Prickly Ash
  • Atchoum Toothache Tree
  • Atchoum Szechuan Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Fagara atchoum Aké Assi [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum atchoum (also called Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is a small, evergreen tree or shrub.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum atchoum 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 atchoum 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 atchoum is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum atchoum

Zanthoxylum atchoum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Zanthoxylum atchoum FAQ

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum atchoum?

Prickly Ash

What is the scientific name of Prickly Ash?

Zanthoxylum atchoum

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Rutaceae

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

Laurent Aké Assi (1931-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aké Assi' in the authors string.
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775592-1: Based on the initial data import