Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 726 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238800
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides
- Pimpinelloides Prickly Ash
- Pimpinelloides Prickly Ash Tree
Description
Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides (also called Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to North America. It has small, ovate leaves and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It grows in open, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, thick stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides
Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides can be found in China.
Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides?
Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides
What are the common names of Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides?
Pimpinella prickly ash
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum pimpinelloides?
It is native to the southeastern United States
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,