Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 6: 305 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429555
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum le-ratii
- Le-Ratii
- Zanthoxylum
Synonyms
- Fagara le-ratii (Guillaumin) Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Zanthoxylum le-ratii (also called Le Rat'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 le-ratii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Zanthoxylum le-ratii are small, yellowish-green and clustered in umbels. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Zanthoxylum le-ratii are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum le-ratii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats from coastal dunes to dry sclerophyll forests. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum le-ratii
Zanthoxylum le-ratii is native to India and can be found in dry forests and woodlands in the Western Ghats.
Zanthoxylum le-ratii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum le-ratii?
Zanthoxylum le-ratii
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum le-ratii?
Le-rat's Zanthoxylum
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum le-ratii?
It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins
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Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
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Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
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Acmadenia tenax,
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