Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Huang
Source:
ksu
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(2): 81 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429414
Common Names
- Yuanjiangensis Zanthoxylum
- Zanthoxylum Yuanjiangensis
- Zanthoxylum Yuanjiangensis
Description
Zanthoxylum yuanjiangensis (also called Yuanjiang Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to China. 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 yuanjiangensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a spice in some dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zanthoxylum yuanjiangensis 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 yuanjiangensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Zanthoxylum yuanjiangensis
Zanthoxylum yuanjiangensis can be found in China.
Zanthoxylum yuanjiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum yuanjiangensis?
Zanthoxylum yuanjiangensis
What is the common name of Zanthoxylum yuanjiangensis?
Yuanjiangensis Prickly Ash
Where does Zanthoxylum yuanjiangensis grow?
Zanthoxylum yuanjiangensis 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,