Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
430019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 132 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429351



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum schlechteri
  • Schlechter's Zanthoxylum
  • Schlechter's Zanthoxylum Plant


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Description

Zanthoxylum schlechteri (also called Bitter Orange, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with pinnate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum schlechteri 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 schlechteri 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 schlechteri 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 schlechteri

Zanthoxylum schlechteri is native to tropical Africa.

Zanthoxylum schlechteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum schlechteri?

Zanthoxylum schlechteri

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum schlechteri?

Schlechter's Zanthoxylum

What is the distribution of Zanthoxylum schlechteri?

Eastern Australia

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,