Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
mollissimum
ID:
429942

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 37: 86 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429274



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum mollissimum
  • Mollissimum Zanthoxylum
  • Zanthoxylum Zanthoxylum


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Synonyms

  • Zanthoxylum ferrugineum Radlk. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum matudae Lundell [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum anodynum Ant.Molina [unknown]
  • Fagara dugandii (Standl.) Dugand [unknown]
  • Fagara mollissima Engl. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum dugandii Standl. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum mollissimum (also called Soft Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is a shrub with a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate, up to 10 cm long, with leaflets up to 2 cm long. It is native to Australia, and it grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum mollissimum 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 mollissimum 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 mollissimum 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 mollissimum

Zanthoxylum mollissimum is native to China and can be found in forests and woodlands in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Zanthoxylum mollissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum mollissimum?

Zanthoxylum mollissimum

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum mollissimum?

Chinese Prickly Ash

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum mollissimum?

Forests and thickets of eastern and southern China

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-2468843: Based on the initial data import
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.