Zanthoxylum yakumontanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yakumontanum
ID:
430108
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sugimoto) Nagam.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 37: 137 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429440
Common Names
- Yakumontanum Zanthoxylum
- Zanthoxylum Yakumontanum
- Zanthoxylum Yakumontanum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zanthoxylum yakumontanum (also called Yakumontanum Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. 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 New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Zanthoxylum yakumontanum has been used for its essential oil, which has a strong, spicy aroma and is used for aromatherapy. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zanthoxylum yakumontanum 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 serrated edge.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zanthoxylum yakumontanum is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It is best to take cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum yakumontanum
Zanthoxylum yakumontanum is native to Japan and can be found in forests and woodlands in Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
Zanthoxylum yakumontanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum yakumontanum?
Zanthoxylum yakumontanum
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum yakumontanum?
Yakumontanum Prickly Ash
Where does Zanthoxylum yakumontanum grow?
Zanthoxylum yakumontanum is native to China and grows in mountain forests.
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
Hidetoshi Nagamasu (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nagam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943488-1: Based on the initial data import