Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
rhetsa
ID:
430015

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 728 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429347



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum rhetsa
  • Rhetsa Zanthoxylum
  • Rhetsa Zanthoxylum Plant


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Synonyms

  • Zanthoxylum parviflorum Benth. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum budrunga DC. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum limonella (Dennst.) Alston [unknown]
  • Tipalia limonella Dennst. [unknown]
  • Fagara budrunga Roxb. [unknown]
  • Fagara parviflora Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara rhetsa Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum rhetsa (also called Rhetsa 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 rhetsa 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 rhetsa are white 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 rhetsa 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 rhetsa

Zanthoxylum rhetsa is native to tropical Africa.

Zanthoxylum rhetsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum rhetsa?

Zanthoxylum rhetsa

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum rhetsa?

Rhetsa Zanthoxylum

What is the distribution of Zanthoxylum rhetsa?

India, Nepal, Sri Lanka

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775986-1: Based on the initial data import