Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
leiboicum
ID:
430224

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Huang

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(2): 82 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429556



Common Names

  • Leiboicum Prickly Ash
  • Hercules Club
  • Toothache Tree


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Description

Zanthoxylum leiboicum (also called the Leibo 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 leiboicum 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 leiboicum are small, yellowish-green and clustered in umbels. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Zanthoxylum leiboicum are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum leiboicum is a small tree, growing to a height of 5 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained, sandy mix. The seeds and cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded area until they have germinated or rooted. Once germinated or rooted, the seedlings or cuttings can be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum leiboicum

Zanthoxylum leiboicum is native to India and can be found in dry forests and woodlands in the Western Ghats.

Zanthoxylum leiboicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum leiboicum?

Zanthoxylum leiboicum

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum leiboicum?

Leibo's Zanthoxylum

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum leiboicum?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins

Species in the Zanthoxylum genus

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