Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 9: 150 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226732
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum
- Dimorphophyllum Zanthoxylum
- Dimorphophyllum Prickly-ash
Description
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum (also called Chinese Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum var. multifoliolatum C.C.Huang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are tiny and brown, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to China, where it grows in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white or yellow flowers. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in full sun, in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum
Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum is native to Central and South America.
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,