Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.º 1215 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429342
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum sapindifolium
- Sapindus-leaved Zanthoxylum
- Sapindus-leaved Zanthoxylum Plant
Description
Zanthoxylum sapindifolium (also called Sapindifoliate 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 sapindifolium 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 sapindifolium are yellow and have five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum sapindifolium 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 sapindifolium
Zanthoxylum sapindifolium is native to tropical Africa.
Zanthoxylum sapindifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum sapindifolium?
Zanthoxylum sapindifolium
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum sapindifolium?
Sapindus Zanthoxylum
What is the habitat of Zanthoxylum sapindifolium?
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,