Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
panamense
ID:
430050

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 479 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429382



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum panamense
  • Panamanian Zanthoxylum
  • Panamanian Zanthoxylum Plant


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Description

Zanthoxylum panamense (also called Panama Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has a rounded crown and can reach heights of up to 20 feet. Its leaves are pinnately compound and have a pungent odor when crushed. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum panamense is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and to make essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum panamense has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum panamense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum panamense

Zanthoxylum panamense is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Zanthoxylum panamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum panamense?

Zanthoxylum panamense

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum panamense?

Zanthoxylum panamense

What type of plant is Zanthoxylum panamense?

Tree

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2469056: Based on the initial data import
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.