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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Reynel
                
                
                    
Source:
tro
                
                
                    
Year:
2017
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 117: 169 (2017)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236335
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Zanthoxylum tambopatense (also called Tambopata Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is typically found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, and is characterized by its long, leathery leaves and its yellow flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Zanthoxylum tambopatense is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and beauty to gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and to boost the immune system.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Zanthoxylum tambopatense has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and thin stems.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Zanthoxylum tambopatense is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by stem cuttings in spring or summer. It is also self-seeding and can spread rapidly.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Zanthoxylum tambopatense
                        
                            Zanthoxylum tambopatense is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Zanthoxylum tambopatense FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum tambopatense?
Zanthoxylum tambopatense
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum tambopatense?
Tambopata Prickly Ash
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum tambopatense?
Tropical and subtropical forests
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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
                        
                            Carlos Reynel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reynel' in the authors string.