Prickly Yellow
Zanthoxylum caribaeum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Prickly Yellow, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum caribaeum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat digestive ailments, skin inflammations, and respiratory issues. This plant serves as a vital resource in ethnobotany for its therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Prickly Yellow
- Scientific synonyms
- Fagara Caribaea
Names
Common Names
- Prickly Yellow
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Fagara caribaea
- Fagara chiloperone
- Fagara chiloperone var. angustifolia
- Fagara chiloperone var. angustifolium
- Fagara elaphantiasis
- Zanthoxylum acutifolium
- Zanthoxylum chiloperone
- Zanthoxylum chiloperone var. angustifolium
- Zanthoxylum elephantiasis
- Zanthoxylum gentlei
- Zanthoxylum nelsonii
- Zanthoxylum occidentale
- Zanthoxylum rugosum
French:
- Lépiné blanc
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum caribaeumSynonyms
- Fagara caribaea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Zanthoxylum, where it is known as Zanthoxylum caribaeum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zanthoxylum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Its distribution is notably extensive, covering the diverse landscapes of Mexico Central and Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species can be found throughout the humid environments of Mexico Gulf. It also stretches across the arid reaches of Mexico Northwest. Finally, the geographical range extends into the varied terrains of Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum caribaeum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coumarins
- Metabolites
Terpenoids
- Metabolites