Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 9: 147 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228370
Common Names
- Stenophyllous Prickly-Ash
- Chinese Prickly-Ash
- Japanese Prickly-Ash
Description
Zanthoxylum stenophyllum (also called Narrow-Leaved Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, narrow leaves, with small, yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, preferring moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum stenophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a spice in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zanthoxylum stenophyllum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum stenophyllum can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in a garden.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum stenophyllum
Zanthoxylum stenophyllum can be found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.
Zanthoxylum stenophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum stenophyllum?
Zanthoxylum stenophyllum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum stenophyllum?
Slender-leaved prickly-ash
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum stenophyllum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing in moist and shady areas.
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,