Status:
valid
Authors:
Pirani
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 154 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238871
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum
- Hamadryadicum Prickly Ash
- Hamadryadicum Prickly Ash Tree
Description
Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum (also called hamadryad prickly-ash, hamadryad zanthoxylum, and hamadryad yellowwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Asia. 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 temperate regions.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum are small and white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum
Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum can be found in the Caribbean.
Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum?
Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum
What are the common names of Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum?
Greek prickly ash, Greek pepper
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum hamadryadicum?
It is native to Greece and Turkey
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,