Zanthoxylum schinifolium
Peppertree
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
Plant photos
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The branching growth of Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
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Leaves of Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
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Common names
13 names · 10 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Mastic-leaf prickly ash[1]
- Peppertree
Other languages (9)
Sources & name notes (1)
Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.
Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.
Source records
- イヌザンショウ — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 473422; Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
- 翼柄花椒 — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 473422; Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
- 산초나무 — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 473422; Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
- Mastic-leaf prickly ash — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 473422; Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
- Зантоксилюм схинусолистный — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 473422; Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
- 香椒、青花椒、山椒、狗椒 — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 473422; Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
- 青花椒 — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 473422; Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
- 崖椒 — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 473422; Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
- idänlimopuu — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 473422; Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
- žltodrev pieprovníkolistý — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 473422; Zanthoxylum schinifolium.
General information
Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Condiment, Leaves
Parasiticide
Description
The fruit of this plant is dried and used as a spice due to its flavor, which is similar to paprika but stronger and sharper than black pepper. It can be used whole or ground as a seasoning, and a light roasting enhances the flavor even further. This ingredient is an essential part of the well-known Chinese 'five spice' mixture.
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
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 206927; name ID 2470623; Zanthoxylum L.. Family column.
- Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 202133; name ID 2468981; Zanthoxylum schinifolium Siebold & Zucc..
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Catalogue of Life
Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Zanthoxylum schinifolium
Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.
Supports: TaxonomyRelevant sections
- Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 1497691, ID 5CWQF: Zanthoxylum schinifolium Siebold & Zucc. (accepted).
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