Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
fagara
ID:
430170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Gard. & Forest 2: 186 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429502



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum fagara
  • Fagara
  • Zanthoxylum


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Synonyms

  • Zanthoxylum pterota Kunth [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum pterotum guaranticum (Chodat & Hassl.) P.G.Waterman [unknown]
  • Schinus fagara L. [unknown]
  • Pterota fagara Crantz [unknown]
  • Fagara affinis Schult. [unknown]
  • Fagara fagara Small [unknown]
  • Fagara lentiscifolia Humb & Bonpl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Fagara nigrescens Urb. & Ekman [unknown]
  • Fagara pterota L. [unknown]
  • Fagara pterota guarantica Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Fagaras fagara Kuntze [unknown]
  • Fagara culantrilo continentalis Krug & Urb. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum affine Kunth [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum sonorense Lundell [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum fagara fagara [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum atratum Alain [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum fagara fagara [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum fagara (also called Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with pinnate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum fagara is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zanthoxylum fagara sub. aguilarii (Standl. & Steyerm.) Reynel
Zanthoxylum fagara sub. lentiscifolium (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Reynel ex C.Nelson
Zanthoxylum fagara sub. culantrilo (Kunth) Reynel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zanthoxylum fagara is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum fagara is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m (13 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum fagara

Zanthoxylum fagara is native to the Caribbean and Central America and can be found in tropical forests.

Zanthoxylum fagara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum fagara?

Zanthoxylum fagara

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum fagara?

Fagara prickly ash

What are the uses of Zanthoxylum fagara?

It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

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