Zanthoxylum martinicense
White Pricklyash, Yellow Prickle
Also known as: Fagara martinicense Lam., 1783 +2 more
- Fagara martinicense Lam., 1783
- Zanthoxylum clava-herculis Griseb., 1859
- Zanthoxylum juglandifolium var. berterianum DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rutaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Zanthoxylum martinicense (commonly known as White Pricklyash or Yellow Prickle) is a tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Zanthoxylum genus, encompassing over 200 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Peru, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms