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<big>''[[Zanthoxylum capense]]'' (Thunb.) Harv.</big>
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[[File:Map Zanthoxylum capense.gif|thumb|distribution in Africa (wild)]]
:Protologue: Fl. cap. 1: 446 (1860).
== Synonyms ==
*''Fagara capensis'' Thunb. (1807).
== Vernacular names ==
*Small knobwood (En). *Zantoxilo do Cabo (Po).
== Origin and geographic distribution ==
== Other botanical information ==
''Zanthoxylum'' is pantropical and comprises about 200 species, with tropical America being richest in species. Mainland Africa harbours about 35 species, whereas about 5 species are endemic to Madagascar. === ''Zanthoxylum ovatifoliolatum'' ===Another southern African ''Zanthoxylum'' species, from Angola and Namibia, has medicinal uses. In Namibia the Himba people drink a fruit or seed decoction of ''[[Zanthoxylum ovatifoliolatum]]'' (Engl.) Finkelstein to treat stomach problems. It is also given to domestic animals. The Topnaar people take a fruit decoction to treat sore throats. Seeds are chewed for the same problem. The fragrant powdered dry fruits and seeds are used as body perfume.
== Ecology ==
== Author(s) ==
* E.N. Matu , CTMDR/KEMRI, P.O. Box 54840–00200, Nairobi, Kenya
== Correct citation of this article ==
Matu, E.N., 2011. '''Zanthoxylum capense''' (Thunb.) Harv. [Internet] Record from PROTA4U. In: Schmelzer, G.H. & Gurib-Fakim, A. (Editors). PROTA (Plant Resources of Tropical Africa / Ressources végétales de l’Afrique tropicale), Wageningen, Netherlands. <http://www.prota4u.org/search.asp>. Accessed {{CURRENTDAY}} {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}.
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