Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
430200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 180 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429532



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum ciliatum
  • Ciliatum
  • Zanthoxylum


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Synonyms

  • Zanthoxylum tenuipes Standl. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum williamsii Standl. [unknown]
  • Fagara ciliata Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara pilosissima Engl. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum ciliatum ciliatum [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum mazatlanum Sandwith [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum ciliatum (also called the hairy 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 ciliatum 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 ciliatum sub. purpusii (Brandegee) Reynel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Zanthoxylum ciliatum are small, yellowish-green and clustered in umbels. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Zanthoxylum ciliatum are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum ciliatum 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 ciliatum

Zanthoxylum ciliatum is native to India and can be found in dry forests and woodlands in the Western Ghats.

Zanthoxylum ciliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum ciliatum?

Zanthoxylum ciliatum

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum ciliatum?

Ciliate Prickly Ash

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum ciliatum?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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