Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Chinese prickly ash, Chinese-pepper

Family: Rutaceae (Rue)

Distribution: China, Taiwan

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: The fruit is dried and used as a condiment. It has a pepper flavour and is stronger and more pungent than black pepper. It can be used whole or ground into a powder and used as a table seasoning. A light roasting brings out more of the flavour. It is an ingredient of the famous Chinese 'five spice' mixture.