Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
gilletii
ID:
430166

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


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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.

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2469299: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.