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
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.
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,