Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
heterophyllum
ID:
430256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 39: n.º 14 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429588



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum heterophyllum
  • Heterophyllum Prickly Ash
  • Heterophyllum Toothache Tree


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Synonyms

  • Fagara heterophylla Lam. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum heterophyllum (also called the variable-leaved 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 heterophyllum 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 heterophyllum 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 heterophyllum is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family. It is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba and Hispaniola east to the Lesser Antilles. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 8 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 heterophyllum

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

Zanthoxylum heterophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum heterophyllum?

Zanthoxylum heterophyllum

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum heterophyllum?

Chinese Prickly Ash

Where is Zanthoxylum heterophyllum found?

Zanthoxylum heterophyllum is found in China, Japan, and Korea.

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,