Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aké Assi) P.G.Waterman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 364 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429406
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum psammophilum
- Psammophilum Zanthoxylum
- Common Zanthoxylum
Description
Zanthoxylum psammophilum (also called Sand Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Colombia. 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 psammophilum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a spice in some dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zanthoxylum psammophilum is a bright yellow 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum psammophilum 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 psammophilum
Zanthoxylum psammophilum can be found in Brazil.
Zanthoxylum psammophilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum psammophilum?
Zanthoxylum psammophilum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum psammophilum?
Zanthoxylum psammophilum
What type of plant is Zanthoxylum psammophilum?
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
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.