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Zanthoxylum beecheyanum K. Koch

Synonyms

Fagara alata, Fagara piperita, Zanthoxylum arnottianum, Zanthoxylum piperitum

Common names

Chinese pepper tree

AI-generated Description

Zanthoxylum beecheyanum, also known as Beechey's prickly ash, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to East Asia. In Qatar, where it is cultivated as an ornamental plant, it has been found to thrive in the country's hot and dry climate. Studies have shown that Z. beecheyanum can tolerate high temperatures and drought, making it a suitable choice for landscaping in arid regions like Qatar. Its prickly stems and compound leaves with winged rachis are distinctive features. As an ornamental plant in Qatar, Z. beecheyanum is often used in gardens and parks to add aesthetic value and provide shade.

Lush green shoot of Chinese pepper tree (Zanthoxylum beecheyanum) planted in gardens of Sheraton Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, January 25, 2016
1 Al Corniche St, Doha, Qatar

Leaf of a shrub (Zanthoxylum beecheyanum) planted in gardens of Sheraton Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, January 25, 2016
1 Al Corniche St, Doha, Qatar

Glossy leaves of Chinese pepper tree (Zanthoxylum beecheyanum) planted in gardens of Sheraton Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, January 25, 2016
1 Al Corniche St, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The Zanthoxylum beecheyanum plant was observed to have lush green shoots when planted in the gardens of the Sheraton Hotel in West Bay, Doha, Qatar. The leaves of the shrub were also noted, with observations highlighting their glossy appearance. On January 25, 2016, the plant's foliage was seen to be a vibrant green color, suggesting it was thriving in the local environment. The Chinese pepper tree's leaves were specifically observed to be glossy, indicating good health and possibly adequate watering and care. These observations suggest that Zanthoxylum beecheyanum can grow well in Qatar's climate when planted in suitable locations with proper care.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Zanthoxylum beecheyanum from www.catalogueoflife.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.