Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 141: 77 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274138
Common Names
- Vitiense Zanthoxylum
- Zanthoxylum vitiense
- Zanthoxylum
Description
Zanthoxylum vitiense (also called Zanthoxylum vitiense, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to Fiji. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum vitiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscape designs. It is also used in erosion control and to provide shade and shelter.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zanthoxylum vitiense has small, yellow flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum vitiense is a shrub species native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seeds have germinated, the young plants can be transplanted to individual pots and grown in a well-draining, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum vitiense
Zanthoxylum vitiense can be found in Fiji.
Zanthoxylum vitiense FAQ
What type of plant is Zanthoxylum vitiense?
Zanthoxylum vitiense is a species of shrub.
Where is Zanthoxylum vitiense found?
Zanthoxylum vitiense is found in Fiji.
What is the scientific classification of Zanthoxylum vitiense?
Zanthoxylum vitiense is a species of shrub in the family Rutaceae.
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,