Family: Rutaceae
Author: (L.) Appelhans, Groppo & J.Wen
Bibliography: Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 126: 43 (2018)
Year: 2018
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Zanthoxylum
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: Ethiopia to Eswatini, W. Indian Ocean, Trop. & Subtrop. Asia
Description
Cockspur orange, scientifically recognized as Zanthoxylum asiaticum, is a captivating plant species that belongs to the Rutaceae family. This plant has garnered interest due to its widespread presence across various geographical regions, stretching from Ethiopia to Eswatini in Africa, spanning across the Western Indian Ocean, and further extending into tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
The rich habitat diversity of the Cockspur orange signifies its adaptability and evolutionary success. Observations have catalogued its presence from the lush landscapes of Ethiopia to the diverse ecosystems found in Eswatini. The plant’s reach extends across the aquatic boundaries of the Western Indian Ocean and proliferates throughout tropical and subtropical Asia, thus showcasing its versatile nature amidst varying climates and topographies.
The taxonomical journey of Zanthoxylum asiaticum has been diligently documented in scientific literature, notably highlighted in the publication titled “Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution” (Vol. 126, p.43, 2018). The authoritative classification by (L.) Appelhans, Groppo, & J.Wen further consolidates its scientific standing and provides a rigorous framework for understanding its phylogenetic relationships within the Rutaceae family.
The Cockspur orange not only represents botanical interest due to its extensive distribution but also serves as a beacon for studying ecological relationships and evolutionary processes. Its significance is deeply ingrained in both the biodiversity it supports and the cultural landscapes it adorns across multiple continents.
Common Names
En: Cockspur orange, Climbing orange, Forest Pepper, Lopez root
Fr: Ronce, Patte poule, Petite patte poule, Patte poule piquant, Liane patte de poulet, Ronce rouge
Rw: Nyabunyasho
Synonyms
- Toddalia angustifolia (Lam.)
- Cranzia willdenowii (Kuntze)
- Cranzia aculeata (Oken)
- Limonia oligandra (Dalzell)
- Scopolia angustifolia ((Lam.) F.Dietr.)
- Scopolia rubicaulis ((Schult.) F.Dietr.)
- Scopolia aculeata (Sm.)
- Cranzia nitida (Kuntze)
- Toddalia rubicaulis (Schult.)
- Scopolia micracantha (Blume)
- Toddalia schmidelioides (Baker)
- Toddalia ambigua (Turcz.)
- Cranzia schmidelioides ((Baker) Kuntze)
- Toddalia aculeata (Pers.)
- Zanthoxylum floribundum (Wall.)
- Cranzia asiatica ((L.) Kuntze)
- Toddalia tonkinensis (Guillaumin)
- Toddalia asiatica var. gracilis (Gamble)
- Scopolia nitida (Willd. ex Spreng.)
- Toddalia asiatica var. floribunda ((Wall.) Kurz)
- Toddalia floribunda (Wall.)
- Toddalia asiatica var. obtusifolia (Gamble)
- Toddalia willdenowii (Steud.)
- Toddalia micrantha ((Blume) Steud.)
- Toddalia effusa (Turcz.)
- Cranzia micrantha ((Blume) Kuntze)
- Paullinia asiatica (L.)
- Toddalia asiatica var. parva (Z.M.Tan)
- Toddalia asiatica ((L.) Lam.)
Distribution
- Assam (native)
- Bangladesh (native)
- Burundi (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Ethiopia (native)
- Hainan (native)
- India (native)
- Jawa (native)
- Kenya (native)
- Laos (native)
- Lesser Sunda Is. (native)
- Madagascar (native)
- Malawi (native)
- Mauritius (native)
- Mozambique (native)
- Myanmar (native)
- Nansei-shoto (native)
- Nepal (native)
- Northern Provinces (native)
- Philippines (native)
- Rodrigues (native)
- Rwanda (native)
- Réunion (native)
- Sri Lanka (native)
- Sudan (native)
- Swaziland (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Tanzania (native)
- Thailand (native)
- Tibet (native)
- Uganda (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- Zambia (native)
- Zaïre (native)
- Zimbabwe (native)
Additional Images
Leaf
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Taken Apr 9, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
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Taken Apr 9, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)
Flower
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Bark
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Habit
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Taken Feb 1, 2017 by Maxime JACQUOT (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77194041-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Toddalia asiatica (L.) Lam.)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/7896627)