Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 47: 201 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429469
Common Names
- Zanthoxylum vinkii
- Vinkii Zanthoxylum
- Common Zanthoxylum
Description
Zanthoxylum vinkii (also called Vink's Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to French Polynesia. It has a rounded crown and can reach heights of up to 20 feet. Its leaves are pinnately compound and have a pungent odor when crushed. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum vinkii 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
The flower of Zanthoxylum vinkii is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum vinkii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m (13 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum vinkii
Zanthoxylum vinkii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Zanthoxylum vinkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum vinkii?
Zanthoxylum vinkii
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum vinkii?
Vink's Prickly Ash
What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum vinkii?
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,