Zanthoxylum paniculatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculatum
ID:
430052
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 12 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429384
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum paniculatum
- Panicled Zanthoxylum
- Panicled Zanthoxylum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zanthoxylum paniculatum (also called Panicled Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Mexico. 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 paniculatum 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
The flower of Zanthoxylum paniculatum is a deep purple color, with five petals and a hairy stem. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and thin, with a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum paniculatum 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 paniculatum
Zanthoxylum paniculatum is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Zanthoxylum paniculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum paniculatum?
Zanthoxylum paniculatum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum paniculatum?
Zanthoxylum paniculatum
What type of plant is Zanthoxylum paniculatum?
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
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775924-1: Based on the initial data import