Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
buesgenii
ID:
430195

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


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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.

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2469343: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.