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Zanthoxylum leprieurii
Species of tree From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Zanthoxylum leprieurii is a low branching medium-sized tree of the Rutaceae family. It can reach 24 m (79 ft) in height and up to 40 cm (16 in) in diameter. Some parts of the plant are used in African folk medicine.
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Description
Stems often have conical, woody prickle-bearing protuberances up to 6 cm (2.4 in) long. Leaves alternate, and are imparipinnately compound, with 8-17 leaflets.[1][2] Leaflets are 15-55 cm (22 in) long.[1][2]
Distribution
This plant spans Tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and reaches Mozambique.[1]
Uses
Extracts from the stem and root bark have applications in traditional healing practices.[1] They are used as part of a decoction to treat venereal diseases, body pain, dysentery, urinary infections, male impotence and intestinal worms.[1] Leaf extracts are used as a topical wound treatment, kidney pain arthritis, bleeding gums and sores.[1]
Though not known for its durability, its wood is used to build canoes and boats, drums, crates and boxes.[1]
References
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