Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
grandifolium
ID:
430264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 7: 273 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429596



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum grandifolium
  • Grandifolium Prickly Ash
  • Grandifolium Toothache Tree


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Synonyms

  • Fagara grandifolia Engl. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum grandifolium (also called Large-leaved Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is a shrub with a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate, up to 10 cm long, with leaflets up to 2 cm long. It is native to Africa, and it grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum grandifolium is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zanthoxylum grandifolium are small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum grandifolium is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family. It is native to the mountains of western China and northern Vietnam. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 6 m tall. The leaves are pinnate, 7–14 cm long, with 3–7 leaflets, the leaflets 2–6 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. The flowers are small, yellowish-green, produced in clusters in the leaf axils. The fruit is a drupe, 1–2 cm long, yellowish-green when ripe.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum grandifolium

Zanthoxylum grandifolium is native to East Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Zanthoxylum grandifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum grandifolium?

Zanthoxylum grandifolium

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum grandifolium?

Large-Leaved Prickly Ash

Where is Zanthoxylum grandifolium found?

Zanthoxylum grandifolium is found in China and Vietnam.

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,