Zanthoxylum forbesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
430171
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 47: 193 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429503
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum forbesii
- Forbesii
- Zanthoxylum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zanthoxylum forbesii (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 forbesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zanthoxylum forbesii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum forbesii 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 forbesii
Zanthoxylum forbesii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Zanthoxylum forbesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum forbesii?
Zanthoxylum forbesii
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum forbesii?
Forbes' prickly ash
What are the uses of Zanthoxylum forbesii?
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
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775733-1: Based on the initial data import