Species:
lepidopteriphilum
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
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.
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
Carlos Reynel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reynel' in the authors string.