Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
capense
ID:
1133621

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 446 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132959



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum capense
  • Capense Zanthoxylum
  • Capense-leaved Zanthoxylum


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Description

Zanthoxylum capense (also called Cape Zanthoxylum, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South Africa. It has a short, thick trunk and small, glossy leaves. It grows in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum capense is used for its wood, which is used in carpentry and for making furniture. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zanthoxylum capense are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum capense is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. It is best grown in full sun in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum capense

Zanthoxylum capense is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.

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