Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
formiciferum
ID:
1230788

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) P.G.Waterman

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 363 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230126



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum formiciferum
  • Formiciferum Zanthoxylum
  • Ant-bearing Prickly Ash


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Description

Zanthoxylum formiciferum (also called Ant-bearing Zanthoxylum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in the understory, and on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum formiciferum is used as an ornamental plant, and is grown for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zanthoxylum formiciferum is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum formiciferum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by division of the rootball in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring. Cuttings of half-ripe wood can be taken in summer.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum formiciferum

Zanthoxylum formiciferum can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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-50061708: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.