Zanthoxylum dissitum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dissitum
ID:
1229150
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl. ex F.B.Forbes & Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 23: 106 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228488
Common Names
- Dissite Prickly-Ash
- Dissite Chinese Prickly-Ash
- Dissite Japanese Prickly-Ash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zanthoxylum dissitum (also called the Spreading Prickly-ash, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves that are oval in shape and have a pointed tip. The plant grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum dissitum is used as a spice in cooking, as a medicinal herb, and as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zanthoxylum dissitum var. hispidum (Reeder & S.Y.Cheo) C.C.HuangFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zanthoxylum dissitum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single frond emerging from the soil.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum dissitum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum dissitum
Zanthoxylum dissitum is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50055029: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Francis Blackwell Forbes (1839-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.B.Forbes' in the authors string.