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white copal

Zanthoxylum riedelianum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Sapindales (Sapindales)
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Zanthoxylum
Species
Zanthoxylum riedelianum (white copal)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese laranjeira-brava

Similar Species in Zanthoxylum

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African Satinwood
Zanthoxylum gilletii
Least Concern
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Alexander
Zanthoxylum flavum
Vulnerable
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American Prickly-Ash
Zanthoxylum americanum
Least Concern
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Chinese-pepper
Zanthoxylum simulans
Not Evaluated
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Escarpment Knobwood
Zanthoxylum thorncroftii
Least Concern
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Fivestamen Pricklyash
Zanthoxylum pentandrum
Least Concern
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Hercules'-club
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Least Concern
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Indian ivy-rue
Zanthoxylum rhetsa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of white copal?
The scientific name of white copal is Zanthoxylum riedelianum. It belongs to the genus Zanthoxylum.
What is the conservation status of white copal?
white copal (Zanthoxylum riedelianum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does white copal live?
white copal is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.
What family does white copal belong to?
white copal (Zanthoxylum riedelianum) belongs to the genus Zanthoxylum, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.
Is white copal endangered?
No, white copal (Zanthoxylum riedelianum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does white copal belong to?
white copal (Zanthoxylum riedelianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of white copal?
The closest relatives of white copal in the genus Zanthoxylum include African Satinwood, Alexander, American Prickly-Ash, Chinese-pepper, Escarpment Knobwood.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Zanthoxylum — 20 Species

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