Zanthoxylum petiolare
Zanthoxylum petiolare, commonly known as the petiolate prickly ash, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids and essential oils, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, offering vast potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum petiolare
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Zanthoxylum, and its species name, petiolare.
| 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 broad distribution across several regions of South America. It is notably found in the country of Bolivia within the western part of the continent. In Brazil, its presence is widespread, spanning from the Northeast to the Southeast regions. Furthermore, the species can be located throughout the West-Central part of the Brazilian territory. Finally, its geographical range extends into the southern reaches of Brazil as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |