Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
retroflexum
ID:
430009

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.G.Hartley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 47: 195 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429341



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum retroflexum
  • Bent-leaved Zanthoxylum
  • Bent-leaved Zanthoxylum Plant


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Description

Zanthoxylum retroflexum (also called Bent Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is found in dry forests, scrub and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum retroflexum 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

Flower: The flowers of Zanthoxylum retroflexum are yellow and have five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum retroflexum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum retroflexum

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

Zanthoxylum retroflexum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum retroflexum?

Zanthoxylum retroflexum

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum retroflexum?

Bent-leaved Zanthoxylum

What is the flowering period of Zanthoxylum retroflexum?

Spring to summer

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,