Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
thomense
ID:
1133887

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev. ex P.G.Waterman

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 365 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133225



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum thomense
  • Thom's Prickly Ash
  • Thom Zanthoxylum


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Description

Zanthoxylum thomense (also called Thomas's 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 thomense is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an antiseptic and as a diuretic. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum thomense flowers are small, white, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a short, thick, and curved beak. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Where to Find Zanthoxylum thomense

Zanthoxylum thomense is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28101624: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.