Zanthoxylum planispinum
Winged Prickly Ash
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Zanthoxylum planispinum.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Winged Prickly Ash
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Citruspeper
- French
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- Clavalier ailé
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
This record retains the Zanthoxylum planispinum identity within Kew’s broader taxonomic treatment.
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Condiment, Leaves
None
Description
The cooked seeds of this plant can be ground into powder and serve as a seasoning that can replace pepper. By lightly roasting the seeds, the flavor becomes more pronounced. The seeds are often used as part of the well-known Chinese 'five-spice' mix. Even the skin of the seeds has applications. Moreover, the young leaves of this plant are edible.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Zanthoxylum planispinum Siebold & Zucc., name ID 2469095, row 674309; Zanthoxylum armatum var. armatum , name ID 3259101, row 922053
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 206927; name ID 2470623; Zanthoxylum L.. Family column.
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