Status:
valid
Authors:
Span.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 15: 185 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429452
Common Names
- Timoriense Zanthoxylum
- Zanthoxylum Timoriense
- Zanthoxylum Timoriense
Description
Zanthoxylum timoriense (also called Timor Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Indonesia. 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 the Maluku Islands.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum timoriense 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 timoriense 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 aromatic scent.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum timoriense 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 timoriense
Zanthoxylum timoriense is native to the Indonesian islands of Timor and Wetar and can be found in tropical forests.
Zanthoxylum timoriense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum timoriense?
Zanthoxylum timoriense
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum timoriense?
Timor Prickly Ash
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum timoriense?
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,