Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
haitiense
ID:
1239463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) J.Jiménez Alm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 62: 236 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238801



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum haitiense
  • Haitian Prickly Ash
  • Haitian Prickly Ash Tree


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Description

Zanthoxylum haitiense (also called Haitian prickly-ash, Haitian zanthoxylum, and Haitian 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 tropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum haitiense is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum haitiense has small, yellow flowers with red centers and yellow sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum haitiense is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum haitiense

Zanthoxylum haitiense can be found in Haiti.

Zanthoxylum haitiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum haitiense?

Zanthoxylum haitiense

What are the common names of Zanthoxylum haitiense?

Haitian pepper, poivre de Sainte-Lucie

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum haitiense?

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270677-2: Based on the initial data import