Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
rubescens
ID:
430006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. ex Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 270 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429338



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum rubescens
  • Reddish Zanthoxylum
  • Reddish Zanthoxylum Plant


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Synonyms

  • Zanthoxylum melanacanthum Planch. [unknown]
  • Fagara afzelii Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara altissima Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara cabrae De Wild. [unknown]
  • Fagara densicrenata Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara melanacantha Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara membranifolia Mildbr. [unknown]
  • Fagara rubescens (Planch. ex Hook.f.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara rubescens dispermum G.C.C.Gilbert [unknown]
  • Fagara welwitschii Engl. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum melanacanthum Planch. ex Oliv. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum rubescens dispermum (Gilbert) P.G.Waterman [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum rubescens (also called Red 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 rubescens 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 rubescens 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 rubescens 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 rubescens

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

Zanthoxylum rubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum rubescens?

Zanthoxylum rubescens

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum rubescens?

Red Zanthoxylum

What is the habitat of Zanthoxylum rubescens?

Rainforest

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 kew-2468968: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.