Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
lemairei
ID:
430225

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) P.G.Waterman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 364 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429557



Common Names

  • Lemaire's Prickly Ash
  • Lemaire's Hercules Club
  • Lemaire's Toothache Tree


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Synonyms

  • Zanthoxylum parvifolium A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Fagara gracilifolia Mildbr. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara lemairei De Wild. [unknown]
  • Fagara parvifoliola Keay [unknown]
  • Fagara unwinii Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum parvifoliolum (Keay) W.D.Hawth. [unknown]

Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum lemairei 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 lemairei

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

Zanthoxylum lemairei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum lemairei?

Zanthoxylum lemairei

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum lemairei?

Lemaire's prickly-ash

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum lemairei?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests in Mexico and Central America.

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 kew-2469406: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.