Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
thorncroftii
ID:
1133627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.Verd.) P.G.Waterman

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 23: 365 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132965



Common Names

  • Zanthoxylum thorncroftii
  • Thorncroftii Zanthoxylum
  • Thorncroftii-leaved Zanthoxylum


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Description

Zanthoxylum thorncroftii (also called Thorncroft's-buchu, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a grey to brown bark. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and coastal scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum thorncroftii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zanthoxylum thorncroftii are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum thorncroftii is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest method, as seeds can be difficult to germinate. Take cuttings from the current season's growth and place in a well-draining potting mix. Keep in a warm, sunny position and water regularly.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum thorncroftii

Zanthoxylum thorncroftii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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-28100709: Based on the initial data import
Inez Clare Verdoorn (1896-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Verd.' in the authors string.
P.G. Waterman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Waterman' in the authors string.