Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 56: 369 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429245
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum novoguineense
- Novoguineense Zanthoxylum
- Zanthoxylum Zanthoxylum
Description
Zanthoxylum novoguineense (also called New Guinea 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 New Guinea, and it grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum novoguineense 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 novoguineense has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum novoguineense 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 novoguineense
Zanthoxylum novoguineense is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Zanthoxylum novoguineense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum novoguineense?
Zanthoxylum novoguineense
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum novoguineense?
New Guinea Sichuan Pepper
What is the habitat of Zanthoxylum novoguineense?
Rainforest
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,