Status:
valid
Authors:
Babu
Source:
ksu
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 16: 55 (1974 publ. 1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429529
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum burkillianum
- Burkillianum
- Zanthoxylum
Description
Zanthoxylum burkillianum (also called Burkill's prickly ash, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats. It has glossy, dark green leaves with spines along the edges and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum burkillianum 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 burkillianum are small, yellowish-green and clustered in umbels. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Zanthoxylum burkillianum are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum burkillianum 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 burkillianum
Zanthoxylum burkillianum is native to India and can be found in dry forests and woodlands in the Western Ghats.
Zanthoxylum burkillianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum burkillianum?
Zanthoxylum burkillianum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum burkillianum?
Burkill's Prickly Ash
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum burkillianum?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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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,