Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
nitidum
ID:
429917

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 727 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429249



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum nitidum
  • Nitidum Zanthoxylum
  • Zanthoxylum Zanthoxylum


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Synonyms

  • Zanthoxylum nitidum fastuosum F.C.How ex C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum hamiltonianum Wall. [unknown]
  • Fagara hamiltoniana Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara hirtella (Ridl.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara nitida Roxb. [unknown]
  • Fagara torva Engl. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum asperum glabrum C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum nitidum nitidum [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum hamiltonianum Wall. [unknown]
  • Fagara warburgii Perkins [deprecated]
  • Zanthoxylum hirtellum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum torvum F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum nitidum (also called Shining 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 nitidum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum nitidum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum nitidum 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 nitidum

Zanthoxylum nitidum is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Zanthoxylum nitidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum nitidum?

Zanthoxylum nitidum

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum nitidum?

Shiny Zanthoxylum

What is the distribution of Zanthoxylum nitidum?

India, Nepal, 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,