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
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.
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,