Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
nemorale
ID:
1239575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Flora 24(2 Beibl.): 92 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238913



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum nemorale
  • Nemorale Prickly Ash
  • Nemorale Prickly Ash Tree


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Description

Zanthoxylum nemorale (also called woodland prickly-ash, woodland zanthoxylum, and woodland yellowwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It is characterized by its small, yellow, five-petaled flowers, and its small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats, and is commonly found in temperate regions.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum nemorale is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zanthoxylum nemorale are small and white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum nemorale is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum nemorale

Zanthoxylum nemorale can be found in the Caribbean.

Zanthoxylum nemorale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum nemorale?

Zanthoxylum nemorale

What are the common names of Zanthoxylum nemorale?

Hercules' club, toothache tree

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum nemorale?

It is native to the eastern United States

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,