Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
schreberi
ID:
749061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Gmel.) Reynel ex C.Nelson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Vasc. Honduras 990 2008

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748394



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum Schreberi
  • Schreber's Prickly Ash
  • Schreber's Zanthoxylum


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Synonyms

  • Maytenus vincentina Turcz. [unknown]
  • Ochroxylum punctatum Mart. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum monophyllum P.Wilson [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum furfuraceum Tul. [unknown]
  • Curtisia schreberi J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Fagara camphorata Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara furfuracea Engl. [unknown]
  • Fagara monophylla Lam. [unknown]
  • Salmasia spinosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum pentanome DC. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum ochroxylum DC. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum simplicifolium Vahl [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum camphoratum Planch. & Linden [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum furfuraceum pilosiusculum Engl. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum ferrisiae Standl. [unknown]
  • Ochroxylum americanum J.St.-Hil. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum schreberi (also called 'Schreber's Prickly Ash', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long, slender branches with small, ovate leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum schreberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Zanthoxylum schreberi is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum schreberi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade and is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum schreberi

Zanthoxylum schreberi is native to the Caucasus and is found in the wild in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Zanthoxylum schreberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum schreberi?

Zanthoxylum schreberi

What type of plant is Zanthoxylum schreberi?

Tree

Where is Zanthoxylum schreberi found?

East Asia

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

Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
Cirilo Nelson (1938-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Nelson' in the authors string.
Carlos Reynel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reynel' in the authors string.