Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
oreophilum
ID:
430244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) P.G.Waterman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 364 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429576



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum oreophilum
  • Oreophilum Prickly Ash
  • Oreophilum Toothache Tree


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Synonyms

  • Fagara oreophila Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum oreophilum (also called the mountain prickly ash, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats. It has glossy, dark green leaves with spines along the edges and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum oreophilum is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Zanthoxylum oreophilum are small, yellowish-green and clustered in umbels. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Zanthoxylum oreophilum are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum oreophilum is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family. It is native to the mountains of western China and northern Vietnam. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 6 m tall. The leaves are pinnate, 7–14 cm long, with 3–7 leaflets, the leaflets 2–6 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. The flowers are small, yellowish-green, produced in clusters in the leaf axils. The fruit is a drupe, 1–2 cm long, yellowish-green when ripe.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum oreophilum

Zanthoxylum oreophilum is native to East Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Zanthoxylum oreophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum oreophilum?

Zanthoxylum oreophilum

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum oreophilum?

Mountain prickly-ash

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum oreophilum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests in Mexico and Central America.

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

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775915-1: Based on the initial data import