Status:
valid
Authors:
Tul.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 1248 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429458
Common Names
- Syncarpum Zanthoxylum
- Zanthoxylum Syncarpum
- Zanthoxylum Syncarpum
Synonyms
- Perijea syncarpa (Tul.) Tul. [unknown]
- Fagara syncarpa Engl. [unknown]
Description
Zanthoxylum syncarpum (also called Syncarpum Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It is a member of the Rutaceae family and grows to a height of 3-5 m. It has small, white flowers with four petals and is found in coastal and sub-coastal areas of New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum syncarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zanthoxylum syncarpum has small yellow flowers with four petals and a prominent central stamen. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules which contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a distinctive fused petiole.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum syncarpum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats from coastal dunes to dry sclerophyll forests. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum syncarpum
Zanthoxylum syncarpum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Zanthoxylum syncarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum syncarpum?
Zanthoxylum syncarpum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum syncarpum?
Syncarpous Prickly Ash
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum syncarpum?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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,