Status:
valid
Authors:
(I.Verd.) P.G.Waterman
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 363 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132962
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum davyi
- Davyi Zanthoxylum
- Davyi-leaved Zanthoxylum
Description
Zanthoxylum davyi (also called Davy's 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 davyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zanthoxylum davyi are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum davyi is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 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 davyi
Zanthoxylum davyi 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
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.