Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
spinosum
ID:
1133909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. Occid. 1: 574 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133247



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum Spinosum
  • Spinosum Zanthoxylum
  • Zanthoxylum


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Description

Zanthoxylum spinosum (also called spiny prickly ash, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum spinosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomach ache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zanthoxylum spinosum sub. domingense (Krug & Urb.) Reynel
Zanthoxylum spinosum sub. hartii (Krug & Urb.) Reynel
Zanthoxylum spinosum sub. jamaicense (P.Wilson) Reynel
Zanthoxylum spinosum sub. venosum (Leonard) Reynel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum spinosum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum spinosum is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae. It is native to South America and Central America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to a height of 5–10 m (16–33 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum spinosum

Zanthoxylum spinosum is found in tropical forests of Africa.

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