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Japanese-pepper

Zanthoxylum piperitum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Sapindales (Sapindales)
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Zanthoxylum
Species
Zanthoxylum piperitum (Japanese-pepper)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cayatuna
French poivrier du Japon
German japanischer Pfeffer

Similar Species in Zanthoxylum

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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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Senegal prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides
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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lime prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum fagara
Endangered
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African Satinwood
Zanthoxylum gilletii
Least Concern
View all species in Zanthoxylum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese-pepper?
The scientific name of Japanese-pepper is Zanthoxylum piperitum. It belongs to the genus Zanthoxylum.
Where does Japanese-pepper live?
Japanese-pepper is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Japanese-pepper belong to?
Japanese-pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum) belongs to the genus Zanthoxylum, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.
What kingdom does Japanese-pepper belong to?
Japanese-pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese-pepper?
The closest relatives of Japanese-pepper in the genus Zanthoxylum include African Satinwood, Alexander, American Prickly-Ash, Chinese-pepper, Senegal prickly-ash.

Native Range — 1 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 🐾
Senegal prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides
LC 🐾
Sichuan-pepper
Zanthoxylum bungeanum
LC 🐾
Indian ivy-rue
Zanthoxylum rhetsa
LC
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Japanese-pepper
Zanthoxylum piperitum
NE
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lime prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum fagara
EN 🐾
Kauai Prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum kauaense
NT 🐾
Prickly Yellow
Zanthoxylum caribaeum
NE 🐾
Hercules'-club
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
LC 🐾
Oahu Prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum oahuense
VU 🐾
Satinwood
Zanthoxylum brachyacanthum
LC 🐾
Escarpment Knobwood
Zanthoxylum thorncroftii
LC 🐾
white copal
Zanthoxylum riedelianum
LC 🐾
Fivestamen Pricklyash
Zanthoxylum pentandrum
LC 🐾
shiny-leaf prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum nitidum
LC 🐾
winged prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum armatum
LC 🐾
Yellow Prickle
Zanthoxylum martinicense
LC
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