Zanthoxylum rhoifolium is a species of tree in the family Rutaceae known by the common names mamica de cadela,[1] tambataru,[2] and prickly ash.[2][3] It is native to South America.[4][5] It is a common tree on the Cerrado.[6]
This species is a deciduous tree reaching up to 12 meters in height.[6] It produces a spherical black capsule about half a centimeter in length and width containing small, hard-coated seeds.[6]
The tree is not shade tolerant, so it can be found in open areas in and around forests.[6]
This is a medicinal plant. The bark is used to treat toothache and earache.[1] It is used as an anti-inflammatory.[4] It is used to treat malaria.[4][7][8] Parts of the plant also have antibacterial[3] and fungicidal[9] action.
It contains nitidine, an alkaloid with anti-malarial action.[8] It is of commercial value as a component of herbal remedies for malaria.[4]
Zanthoxylum rhoifolium is a species of tree in the family Rutaceae known by the common names mamica de cadela, tambataru, and prickly ash. It is native to South America. It is a common tree on the Cerrado.
