Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
micranthum
ID:
1229014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 9: 147 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228352



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum micranthum
  • Micranthum Zanthoxylum
  • Small-Flowered Prickly Ash


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Description

Zanthoxylum micranthum (also called Small-Flowered Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, oval leaves, with small, yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, preferring moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum micranthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum micranthum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum micranthum is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum micranthum

Zanthoxylum micranthum can be found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.

Zanthoxylum micranthum FAQ

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum micranthum?

Small-flowered Prickly Ash

What is the native range of Zanthoxylum micranthum?

Southeastern United States

What is the growth habit of Zanthoxylum micranthum?

Small tree or shrub

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