Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
nigrum
ID:
1133926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Flora 22(1 Beibl.): 11 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133264



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum Nigrum
  • Nigrum Zanthoxylum
  • Zanthoxylum


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Description

Zanthoxylum nigrum (also called black pepper tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the tropical forests of Asia. It has large, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum nigrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum nigrum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum nigrum is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae. It is native to South America and Central America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to a height of 5–10 m (16–33 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum nigrum

Zanthoxylum nigrum is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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,