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Description
Zanthoxylum Avicennae is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is commonly known as the Chinese pepper or Szechuan pepper. The tree is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It can grow up to a height of 5 meters and has a spread of 3 meters. The plant has thorny branches and the bark is grayish-brown in color. The leaves are pinnate with 5 to 11 leaflets. The flowers are small and yellowish-green in color. The fruit is a red or pinkish-brown follicle that contains black seeds.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Zanthoxylum |
Appearance
The Zanthoxylum Avicennae tree has thorny branches and a grayish-brown bark. The leaves are pinnate with 5 to 11 leaflets that are dark green in color. The flowers are small and yellowish-green in color. The fruit is a red or pinkish-brown follicle that contains black seeds. The tree can grow up to a height of 5 meters and has a spread of 3 meters.
Care Guide
Zanthoxylum Avicennae requires moderate watering and should not be over-watered. It prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic. The plant should be fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Zanthoxylum Avicennae is relatively pest-free, but it can be affected by scale insects and spider mites. The plant can also be affected by leaf spot and root rot if over-watered.
Habitat
Zanthoxylum Avicennae is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. The tree can grow in USDA zones 6 to 9.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Zanthoxylum Avicennae a deciduous tree?
A: Yes, Zanthoxylum Avicennae is a deciduous tree.
Q: Does Zanthoxylum Avicennae require full sun or partial shade?
A: Zanthoxylum Avicennae prefers full sun to partial shade.
Q: What is the common name of Zanthoxylum Avicennae?
A: Zanthoxylum Avicennae is commonly known as the Chinese pepper or Szechuan pepper.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Zanthoxylum Avicennae?
A: Zanthoxylum Avicennae is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.
Related Plants
- Zanthoxylum piperitum
- Zanthoxylum bungeanum
- Zanthoxylum simulans
- Zanthoxylum armatum
References
- “Zanthoxylum avicennae.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed June 24, 2021. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=287283.
- “Zanthoxylum avicennae.” PlantZAfrica.com. Accessed June 24, 2021. http://pza.sanbi.org/zanthoxylum-avicennae.
- “Zanthoxylum avicennae.” Plants of the World Online. Accessed June 24, 2021. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775592-1.
