Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
mayu
ID:
429952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bert.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 13: 345 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429284



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum mayu
  • Mayu Zanthoxylum
  • Zanthoxylum Zanthoxylum


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Synonyms

  • Fagara lutea (Molina) Gunckel [unknown]
  • Fagara mayu Engl. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum mayu (also called Mayu, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is found in dry forests, scrub and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum mayu is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control, and its essential oils are used in aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zanthoxylum mayu are yellow in colour and have a four-petalled corolla. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum mayu is a shrub native to New Guinea. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and needs little maintenance.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum mayu

Zanthoxylum mayu can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Zanthoxylum mayu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum mayu?

Zanthoxylum mayu

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum mayu?

Mayu Prickly Ash

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum mayu?

Forests of Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina

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,