Zanthoxylum mildbraedii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Fagara mildbraedii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Zanthoxylum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in both Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the eastern side of the continent, its range extends into East Tropical Africa. In this eastern region, the species is documented in the countries of Kenya and Uganda. Overall, the geographical presence of Zanthoxylum mildbraedii spans both the West-Central and East Tropical African zones.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Xanthoxylum mildbraedii is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived woody plant, it undergoes a continuous cycle of vegetative growth and seasonal development, establishing a robust structural presence within its native habitat. Its perennial nature ensures that it can withstand varying environmental conditions, maintaining its physiological functions and reproductive potential year after year, rather than completing its cycle within a single year or two.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Zanthoxylum mildbraedii is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree. This species is a terrestrial plant that functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. It is a self-supporting structure, not exhibiting climbing habits. In terms of stature, the plant reaches significant dimensions, with a minimum height of 12 m and an average height of approximately 30 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

30 m

Plant height min:

12 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Zanthoxylum mildbraedii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Chemicals

Zanthoxylum mildbraedii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fagaramide, Lupeol, N-ISOBUTYLCINNAMAMIDE, sesamin.

Fagaramide

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Lupeol

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

N-ISOBUTYLCINNAMAMIDE

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

sesamin

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Zanthoxylum mildbraedii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.

Antidiabetic

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Zanthoxylum mildbraedii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Zanthoxylum mildbraedii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Stem bark

1. Chemistry & biodiversity