Zanthoxylum asiaticum
Most Recent Name: Zanthoxylum asiaticum
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Plantae - Rutaceae
Plant Part Origin(s): Root bark Roots
Known use: The plant is used traditionally in Kenya by many communities for the treatment of malaria and other ailments. All parts of the plant are claimed to have medicinal value, but the roots in particular are believed to be more potent. Decoctions or infusions of the roots are drunk to treat malaria, fever and to cure stomachache. For toothache the root is chewed whereas for the treatment of coughs the fruits are chewed.
Source availability: Herbarium of the National Museums of Kenya. Herbarium, National Museums of Kenya. Missouri Botanic Garden, USA
Taxonomy: Link
Wikipedia: Link
Regions: East Africa
Countries: Kenya Tanzania
Places of collection: Indira Region Ol Ari Nyiro Ranch Rachuonyo District part of the former South Nyanza District in the Western part of Kenya.
GPS coordinates: Unavailable
Collection dates: Nov. 1, 1988 June 19, 1994 April 1, 1997
