Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
kwangsiense
ID:
1229143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Chun ex C.C.Huang

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 6: 71 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228481



Common Names

  • Kwangsiense Prickly-Ash
  • Kwangsiense Chinese Prickly-Ash
  • Kwangsiense Japanese Prickly-Ash


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Description

Zanthoxylum kwangsiense (also called the Kwangsi Prickly-ash, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves that are oval in shape and have a pointed tip. The plant grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum kwangsiense is used for flavoring food, as a medicinal herb, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum kwangsiense has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single frond emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum kwangsiense is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum kwangsiense

Zanthoxylum kwangsiense is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

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 tro-50054997: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.