Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
le-ratii
ID:
430223

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


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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.

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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

Species in the Zanthoxylum genus

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