Zanthoxylum nitidum

Physical Characteristics

Zanthoxylum nitidum is an evergreen Climber. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne Antiphlogistic Antirheumatic Carminative Depurative Stimulant Tonic The root is anodyne, antiphlogistic, carminative, depurative[147, 218]. The plant is analgesic and antirheumatic[218]. The resin contained in the bark, and especially in that of the roots, is powerfully stimulant and tonic[82].

Known Hazards

Plants are slightly toxic[147].