Zanthoxylum paracanthum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Fagara paracantha

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Zanthoxylum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Zanthoxylum paracanthum, exhibits a specific distribution within the African continent. Its presence is documented within the region of East Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the country of Kenya. Additionally, its geographical range extends into Tanzania. These locations represent the primary areas where this medicinal plant is naturally distributed.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Zanthoxylum paracanthum is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically classified as a tree. It is a self-supporting plant that reaches an average height of approximately 10 m. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or epiphytic tendencies, maintaining an independent existence without relying on other organisms for survival.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Zanthoxylum paracanthum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-methoxycanthin-6-one, 8-Acetonyldihydrochelerythrine, Arnottianamide, Canthin-6-one, MYRISTIC ACID.

10-methoxycanthin-6-one

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

8-Acetonyldihydrochelerythrine

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Arnottianamide

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Canthin-6-one

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

MYRISTIC ACID

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

STIGMASTEROL

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

sesamin

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Zanthoxylum paracanthum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.

Antimicrobial

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiproliferative

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)