Status:
valid
Authors:
Drake
Source:
tro
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 6: 274 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242336
Common Names
- Laetum Zanthoxylum
- Zanthoxylum laetum
- Zanthoxylum
Description
Zanthoxylum laetum (also called Laetum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in moist forests and along the edges of rivers. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum laetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zanthoxylum laetum are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have small, oval shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum laetum is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area outdoors. It needs to be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum laetum
Zanthoxylum laetum is native to Mexico and Central America.
Zanthoxylum laetum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum laetum?
Zanthoxylum laetum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum laetum?
Laet Prickly Ash
What is the family of Zanthoxylum laetum?
Rutaceae
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,