Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
melanostictum
ID:
429949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 231 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429281



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum melanostictum
  • Melanostictum Zanthoxylum
  • Zanthoxylum Zanthoxylum


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Synonyms

  • Zanthoxylum pallidum Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum tachirense Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Fagara bijuga Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara crassifolia Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara melanosticta Engl. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum chiriquinum Standl. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum scheryi Lundell [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum durifoliolum Lundell [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum paucijugum Lundell [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum bijugum P.Wilson [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum melanostictum bijugum (Engl.) Reynel [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum xicense Miranda [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum melanostictum (also called Black-spotted Prickly Ash, 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 melanostictum 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 melanostictum 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 melanostictum 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 melanostictum

Zanthoxylum melanostictum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

Zanthoxylum melanostictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum melanostictum?

Zanthoxylum melanostictum

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum melanostictum?

Black-spotted Prickly Ash

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum melanostictum?

Forests of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia

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 kew-2468852: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.