Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) P.G.Waterman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 364 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429293
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum myrianthum
- Myrianthum Zanthoxylum
- Zanthoxylum Zanthoxylum
Synonyms
- Fagara myriantha A.C.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Zanthoxylum myrianthum (also called Myrianth 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 myrianthum 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 myrianthum 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 myrianthum is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It grows to a height of 1-2m and a spread of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum myrianthum
Zanthoxylum myrianthum can be found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Zanthoxylum myrianthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum myrianthum?
Zanthoxylum myrianthum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum myrianthum?
Myrianthum Prickly Ash
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum myrianthum?
Forests of New Caledonia
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
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.