Zanthoxylum heitzii
Zanthoxylum heietzii, commonly known as Chinese Prickly Ash, is a versatile medicinal plant prized in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This aromatic species plays a vital role in herbal pharmacology, providing natural therapeutic benefits for various health conditions.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum heitzii
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 and the family Rutaceae, it is classified under the genus Zanthoxylum. Specifically, the species is identified as Zanthoxylum heiitzii.
| 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Its presence is officially documented in the country of Gabon, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congo also serves as a key territory for its natural occurrence within the continent. Collectively, these locations define the primary habitat for Zanthoxylum heitzii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum heitzii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include SOD, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| SOD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |