Zanthoxylum rhoifolium

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Zanthoxylum rhoifolium

Zanthoxylum rhoifolium is a species of tree in the family Rutaceae known by the common names mamica de cadela,[1] tambataru,[2] and prickly ash.[2][3] It is native to South America.[4][5] It is a common tree on the Cerrado.[6]

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Zanthoxylum rhoifolium
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A leaf of Zanthoxylum rhoifolium with many pairs of leaflets
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Zanthoxylum
Species:
Z. rhoifolium
Binomial name
Zanthoxylum rhoifolium
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Description

This species is a deciduous tree reaching up to 12 meters in height.[6] It produces a spherical black capsule about half a centimeter in length and width containing small, hard-coated seeds.[6]

Ecology

The tree is not shade tolerant, so it can be found in open areas in and around forests.[6]

Uses

This is a medicinal plant. The bark is used to treat toothache and earache.[1] It is used as an anti-inflammatory.[4] It is used to treat malaria.[4][7][8] Parts of the plant also have antibacterial[3] and fungicidal[9] action.

Chemical compounds

It contains nitidine, an alkaloid with anti-malarial action.[8] It is of commercial value as a component of herbal remedies for malaria.[4]

References

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