Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
paracanthum
ID:
1133903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mildbr.) Kokwaro

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 798 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133241



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum Paracanthum
  • Paracanthum Zanthoxylum
  • Zanthoxylum


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Description

Zanthoxylum paracanthum (also called paracanth prickly ash, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum paracanthum is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an antiseptic and as a diuretic. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum paracanthum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum paracanthum is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae. It is native to South America and Central America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to a height of 5–10 m (16–33 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum paracanthum

Zanthoxylum paracanthum can be found in tropical forests of Mexico, Central America, and South 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28101656: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
John Ongayo Kokwaro (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kokwaro' in the authors string.