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Catuaba

Zanthoxylum pentandrum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Sapindales (Sapindales)
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Zanthoxylum
Species
Zanthoxylum pentandrum (Catuaba)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Boxúo Negro
French Clavalier à Cinq étamines
Portuguese Catuaba

Similar Species in Zanthoxylum

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Arruda
Zanthoxylum caribaeum
Not Evaluated
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arruda-amarela
Zanthoxylum fagara
Endangered
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laranjeira-brava
Zanthoxylum riedelianum
Least Concern
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American Prickly-Ash
Zanthoxylum americanum
Least Concern
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Sichuan-pepper
Zanthoxylum bungeanum
Least Concern
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Indian ivy-rue
Zanthoxylum rhetsa
Least Concern
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Senegal prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides
Least Concern
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Japanese-pepper
Zanthoxylum piperitum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Catuaba?
The scientific name of Catuaba is Zanthoxylum pentandrum. It belongs to the genus Zanthoxylum.
What is the conservation status of Catuaba?
Catuaba (Zanthoxylum pentandrum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Catuaba live?
Catuaba is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.
What family does Catuaba belong to?
Catuaba (Zanthoxylum pentandrum) belongs to the genus Zanthoxylum, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.
Is Catuaba endangered?
No, Catuaba (Zanthoxylum pentandrum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Catuaba belong to?
Catuaba (Zanthoxylum pentandrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Catuaba?
The closest relatives of Catuaba in the genus Zanthoxylum include Arruda, arruda-amarela, laranjeira-brava, Senegal prickly-ash, Sichuan-pepper.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Zanthoxylum — 20 Species

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Arruda
Zanthoxylum caribaeum
NE 🐾
arruda-amarela
Zanthoxylum fagara
EN
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Catuaba
Zanthoxylum pentandrum
LC
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laranjeira-brava
Zanthoxylum riedelianum
LC 🐾
Senegal prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides
LC 🐾
Sichuan-pepper
Zanthoxylum bungeanum
LC 🐾
Indian ivy-rue
Zanthoxylum rhetsa
LC 🐾
Japanese-pepper
Zanthoxylum piperitum
NE 🐾
Kauai Prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum kauaense
NT 🐾
Hercules'-club
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
LC 🐾
Oahu Prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum oahuense
VU 🐾
Satinwood
Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum
LC 🐾
Escarpment Knobwood
Zanthoxylum thorncroftii
LC 🐾
shiny-leaf prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum nitidum
LC 🐾
winged prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum armatum
LC 🐾
African Satinwood
Zanthoxylum gilletii
LC 🐾
Yellow Prickle
Zanthoxylum martinicense
LC 🐾
Alexander
Zanthoxylum flavum
VU 🐾
American Prickly-Ash
Zanthoxylum americanum
LC 🐾
Chinese-pepper
Zanthoxylum simulans
NE
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