Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 16: 212 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429522
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum bungeanum
- Bungeanum
- Zanthoxylum
Synonyms
- Zanthoxylum nitidum Bunge [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum nepalense Babu [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum piperitum Benn. [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum usitatum Diels [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum fraxinoides Hemsl. [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum bungei Planch. [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum ovalifoliolatum Nakai [unknown]
- Fagara bungei (Planch.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Fagara piperita L. [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum bungei imperforatum Franch. [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum simulans imperforatum (Franch.) Reeder & S.Y.Cheo [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum bungei Planch. & Linden ex Hance [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum bungei inermis Franch. [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum simulans podocarpum (Hemsl.) C.C.Huang [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum bungeanum bungeanum [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum piperitum hispidum (Hayashi) Konta [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum piperitum spinosum Konta [unknown]
Description
Zanthoxylum bungeanum (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 bungeanum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zanthoxylum bungeanum var. zimmermannii (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) C.C.Huang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Zanthoxylum bungeanum are small, yellowish-green and clustered in umbels. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Zanthoxylum bungeanum are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum bungeanum 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 bungeanum
Zanthoxylum bungeanum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Zanthoxylum bungeanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum bungeanum?
Zanthoxylum bungeanum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum bungeanum?
Bunge's prickly ash
What are the uses of Zanthoxylum bungeanum?
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,