Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
falcifolia
ID:
1249986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21(Beibl. 54): 24 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249324



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum falcifolia
  • Falcifolia Zanthoxylum
  • Sickle-Leaf Prickly-Ash


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Description

Zanthoxylum falcifolia (also called Chinese Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers native to China. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum falcifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum falcifolia has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum falcifolia is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum falcifolia

Zanthoxylum falcifolia can be found in the Mexican states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Zanthoxylum falcifolia FAQ

What type of plant is Zanthoxylum falcifolia?

Zanthoxylum falcifolia is a shrub.

Where does Zanthoxylum falcifolia grow?

Zanthoxylum falcifolia grows in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

What are the flowers of Zanthoxylum falcifolia like?

The flowers of Zanthoxylum falcifolia are white or pink and have five petals.

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-50149363: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.