Zanthoxylum cucullatipetalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cucullatipetalum
ID:
430205
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 111: 214 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429537
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum cucullatipetalum
- Cucullatipetalum
- Zanthoxylum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zanthoxylum cucullatipetalum (also called the hooded 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 cucullatipetalum 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 cucullatipetalum are small, yellowish-green and clustered in umbels. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Zanthoxylum cucullatipetalum are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum cucullatipetalum 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 cucullatipetalum
Zanthoxylum cucullatipetalum is native to India and can be found in dry forests and woodlands in the Western Ghats.
Zanthoxylum cucullatipetalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum cucullatipetalum?
Zanthoxylum cucullatipetalum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum cucullatipetalum?
Cucullate-petalled Prickly Ash
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum cucullatipetalum?
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
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775678-1: Based on the initial data import