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lime prickly-ash

Zanthoxylum fagara

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Zanthoxylum fagara (lime prickly-ash)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish correosa

Portuguese arruda-amarela

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Zanthoxylum americanum

Zanthoxylum thorncroftii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lime prickly-ash?

The scientific name of lime prickly-ash is Zanthoxylum fagara. It belongs to the genus Zanthoxylum.

What is the conservation status of lime prickly-ash?

lime prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum fagara) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does lime prickly-ash live?

lime prickly-ash is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba.

What family does lime prickly-ash belong to?

lime prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum fagara) belongs to the genus Zanthoxylum, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.

Is lime prickly-ash endangered?

Yes, lime prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum fagara) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does lime prickly-ash belong to?

lime prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum fagara) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of lime prickly-ash?

The closest relatives of lime prickly-ash in the genus Zanthoxylum include African Satinwood, Alexander, American Prickly-Ash, Chinese-pepper, Escarpment Knobwood.