Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) P.G.Waterman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 363 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429498
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum gilletii
- Gilletii Zanthoxylum
- Common Zanthoxylum
Synonyms
- Zanthoxylum melanorhachis (Hoyle) Little [unknown]
- Zanthoxylum tessmannii (Engl.) Ayafor [unknown]
- Fagara amaniensis Engl. [unknown]
- Fagara annobonensis Mildbr. [unknown]
- Fagara discolor Engl. [unknown]
- Fagara gilletii De Wild. [unknown]
- Fagara inaequalis Engl. [unknown]
- Fagara iturensis Engl. [unknown]
- Fagara kivuensis Lebrun ex Gilbert [unknown]
- Fagara macrophylla Engl. [unknown]
- Fagara melanorhachis Hoyle [unknown]
- Fagara obliquefoliolata Engl. [unknown]
- Fagara rigidifolia Engl. [unknown]
- Fagara tessmannii Engl. [unknown]
Description
Zanthoxylum gilletii (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 gilletii 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 gilletii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum gilletii 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 gilletii
Zanthoxylum gilletii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Zanthoxylum gilletii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum gilletii?
Zanthoxylum gilletii
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum gilletii?
Gillet's prickly ash
What are the uses of Zanthoxylum gilletii?
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
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.