Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
430186

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.G.Waterman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 24: 365 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429518



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum chevalieri
  • Chevalieri
  • Zanthoxylum


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Synonyms

  • Fagara chevalieri (P.G.Waterman) Aké Assi [unknown]
  • Fagara pubescens A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum chevalieri (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 chevalieri 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

The flowers of Zanthoxylum chevalieri are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum chevalieri 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 chevalieri

Zanthoxylum chevalieri is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.

Zanthoxylum chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum chevalieri?

Zanthoxylum chevalieri

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum chevalieri?

Chevalier's prickly ash

What are the uses of Zanthoxylum chevalieri?

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

P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775644-1: Based on the initial data import