Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
zanthoxyloides
ID:
430090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) B.Zepernick & Timler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 11: 361 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429422



Common Names

  • Zanthoxyloides Zanthoxylum
  • Zanthoxylum Zanthoxyloides
  • Zanthoxylum Zanthoxyloides


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Description

Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (also called 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 zanthoxyloides is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a flavoring agent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It grows to a height of 1-2m and a spread of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides

Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides can be found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides?

Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides?

Zanthoxylum Prickly Ash

Where does Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides grow?

Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2469127: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Timler (1914-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Timler' in the authors string.