Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
mildbraedii
ID:
429945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) P.G.Waterman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 364 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429277



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum mildbraedii
  • Mildbraedii Zanthoxylum
  • Zanthoxylum Zanthoxylum


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Synonyms

  • Fagara mildbraedii Engl. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum mildbraedii (also called African Pepper, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with yellowish-green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum mildbraedii 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 mildbraedii 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 mildbraedii 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 mildbraedii

Zanthoxylum mildbraedii is native to Tanzania and can be found in lowland forests in the Eastern Arc Mountains.

Zanthoxylum mildbraedii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum mildbraedii?

Zanthoxylum mildbraedii

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum mildbraedii?

Mildbraed's Prickly Ash

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum mildbraedii?

Forests of New Guinea

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-2468848: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.