Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
jamaicense
ID:
1239497

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Torreya 9: 32 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238835



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum jamaicense
  • Jamaican Prickly Ash
  • Jamaican Prickly Ash Tree


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Description

Zanthoxylum jamaicense (also called Jamaican prickly-ash, Jamaican zanthoxylum, and Jamaican 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 jamaicense 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

Zanthoxylum jamaicense 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 jamaicense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum jamaicense

Zanthoxylum jamaicense can be found in Jamaica.

Zanthoxylum jamaicense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum jamaicense?

Zanthoxylum jamaicense

What are the common names of Zanthoxylum jamaicense?

Jamaican pepper, Jamaican prickly ash

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum jamaicense?

It is native to Jamaica

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,