Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
heitzii
ID:
430253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubrév. & Pellegr.) P.G.Waterman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 363 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429585



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum heitzii
  • Heitz's Prickly Ash
  • Heitz's Toothache Tree


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Synonyms

  • Fagara brieyi Vermoesen ex Gilbert [unknown]
  • Fagara heitzii Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum heitzii (also called Heitz's prickly ash, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats. It has glossy, dark green leaves with spines along the edges and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum heitzii 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 heitzii 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 heitzii 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 heitzii

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

Zanthoxylum heitzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum heitzii?

Zanthoxylum heitzii

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum heitzii?

Heitz's prickly-ash

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum heitzii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests in Mexico and Central 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2469457: Based on the initial data import
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.