Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
ovalifolium
ID:
1253958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Ill. Ind. Bot. 1: 169 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253296



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum
  • Oval-leaved Zanthoxylum
  • Oval Prickly Ash


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Description

Zanthoxylum ovalifolium (also called 'Oval-Leaved Toothache Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to China and is found in moist, evergreen, broad-leaved forests. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. The fruits are small, yellow-green drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum ovalifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of medicinal compounds and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum ovalifolium has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum ovalifolium is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3-6 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum ovalifolium

Zanthoxylum ovalifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Zanthoxylum ovalifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum ovalifolium?

Zanthoxylum ovalifolium

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum ovalifolium?

Oval-leaved Prickly Ash

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum ovalifolium?

Woodlands, thickets, and open areas of eastern North 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