Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
domingense
ID:
1239494

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krug & Urb.) J.Jiménez Alm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 62: 236 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238832



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum domingense
  • Domingense Prickly Ash
  • Domingense Prickly Ash Tree


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Description

Zanthoxylum domingense (also called Dominican prickly-ash, Dominican zanthoxylum, and Dominican yellowwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It is characterized by its small, yellow, five-petaled flowers, and its small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats, and is commonly found in tropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum domingense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum domingense has small, yellow flowers with red centers and yellow sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum domingense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum domingense

Zanthoxylum domingense can be found in the Dominican Republic.

Zanthoxylum domingense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum domingense?

Zanthoxylum domingense

What are the common names of Zanthoxylum domingense?

Domingo pepper, Dominican pepper

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum domingense?

It is native to the Dominican Republic

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.
José de Jesús Jiménez Almonte (1905-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Jiménez Alm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270645-2: Based on the initial data import