Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 2: 65 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429524
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum
- Brachyacanthum
- Zanthoxylum
Synonyms
- Zanthoxylum veneficum F.M.Bailey [unknown]
- Fagara brachyacantha Engl. [unknown]
- Fagara venenifica Engl. [unknown]
Description
Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum (also called Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with pinnate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum has been used for its essential oil, which has a strong, spicy aroma and is used for aromatherapy. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum are small, yellowish-green and clustered in umbels. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats from coastal dunes to dry sclerophyll forests. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum
Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum?
Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum?
Short-spined prickly ash
What are the uses of Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum?
It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.
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,