Status:
valid
Authors:
Alston
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6(Suppl.): 37 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238885
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum caudata
- Caudate Prickly Ash
- Caudate Prickly Ash Tree
Description
Zanthoxylum caudata (also called tailed prickly-ash, tailed zanthoxylum, and tailed yellowwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It is characterized by its small, yellow, five-petaled flowers, and its small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats, and is commonly found in temperate regions.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum caudata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zanthoxylum caudata are small and white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum caudata is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum caudata
Zanthoxylum caudata can be found in the Caribbean.
Zanthoxylum caudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum caudatum?
Zanthoxylum caudatum
What are the common names of Zanthoxylum caudatum?
Tailed prickly ash
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum caudatum?
It is native to the southeastern United States
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,