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
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.
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,