Zanthoxylum rhetsa
Zanthoxylum rhetsa is a tree in the family Rutaceae. Its English name is cape yellowwood, Indian ivy-rue, or Indian pepper.[1]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Zanthoxylum |
| Species: | Z. rhetsa |
| Binomial name | |
| Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb.) DC. | |
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Dried fruits and seeds
It is widespread in the Western Ghats mountain range, where it grows up to a height of 35 meters.[2] The Coorg people use the fruits as masala spice in food. Many butterflies use this as a host plant.[3]
See also
References
- "Zanthoxylum rhetsa - RUTACEAE". www.biotik.org. Archived from the original on 2016-09-01. Retrieved 2016-10-15.
- "{title}". Archived from the original on 2018-09-29. Retrieved 2016-10-15.
- "ButterflyCorner.net: Papilio helenus (Red Helen, Rote Helene)". en.butterflycorner.net. Archived from the original on 2016-10-19. Retrieved 2016-10-15.
External links
- India Biodiversity information
- Uses
- Additional information
- MPBD info
- Photos of seasoned fruits
- CABI compendium - Other names
- Find Me A Cure - Details
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