Status:
valid
Authors:
Reynel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 364 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429565
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum lenticulare
- Lenticular Prickly Ash
- Lenticular Toothache Tree
Description
Zanthoxylum lenticulare (also called the lenticulate 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 lenticulare 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 lenticulare are small, yellowish-green and clustered in umbels. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Zanthoxylum lenticulare are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum lenticulare 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 lenticulare
Zanthoxylum lenticulare can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Zanthoxylum lenticulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum lenticulare?
Zanthoxylum lenticulare
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum lenticulare?
Lenticulate prickly-ash
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum lenticulare?
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
Carlos Reynel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reynel' in the authors string.