Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
lepidopteriphilum
ID:
1231124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reynel

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 365 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230462



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum lepidopteriphilum
  • Lepidopteriphilum Zanthoxylum
  • Butterfly-loving Prickly Ash


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Description

Zanthoxylum lepidopteriphilum (also called Butterfly-Loving Zanthoxylum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum lepidopteriphilum is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zanthoxylum lepidopteriphilum is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Zanthoxylum lepidopteriphilum

Zanthoxylum lepidopteriphilum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

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 tro-50063443: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Reynel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reynel' in the authors string.