Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
furcyensis
ID:
1239616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) J.Jiménez Alm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 62: 236 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238954



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum furcyensis
  • Furcyensis Zanthoxylum
  • Zanthoxylum Furcyensis


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Description

Zanthoxylum furcyensis (also called Furcy prickly-ash, Furcy zanthoxylum, and Furcy 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 coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum furcyensis is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zanthoxylum furcyensis are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum furcyensis is an evergreen shrub that is native to Haiti. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum furcyensis

Zanthoxylum furcyensis can be found in the Caribbean.

Zanthoxylum furcyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum furcyensis?

Zanthoxylum furcyensis

What are the common names of Zanthoxylum furcyensis?

Haitian pepper, poivre de Sainte-Lucie

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum furcyensis?

It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America

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-50100448: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
José de Jesús Jiménez Almonte (1905-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Jiménez Alm.' in the authors string.