Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) P.G.Waterman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 363 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429527
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum buesgenii
- Buesgenii
- Zanthoxylum
Synonyms
- Fagara buesgenii Engl. [unknown]
Description
Zanthoxylum buesgenii (also called Buesgen's Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is a shrub with a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate, up to 10 cm long, with leaflets up to 2 cm long. It is native to Africa, and it grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum buesgenii 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 buesgenii are small, yellowish-green and clustered in umbels. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Zanthoxylum buesgenii are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum buesgenii 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 buesgenii
Zanthoxylum buesgenii is native to Ethiopia and can be found in dry forests and woodlands in the Bale Mountains.
Zanthoxylum buesgenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum buesgenii?
Zanthoxylum buesgenii
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum buesgenii?
Buesgen's prickly ash
What are the uses of Zanthoxylum buesgenii?
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,
References
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.