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Ehretia

Ehretia are a genus of flowering plants that grows naturally in Asia and Australia but has since been introduced to the Americas. Its Latin name Ehretia was named after botanist illustrator Georg Dionysius Ehret. It is also known to grow up to 27 m and its lumber is used for a variety of carpentry uses.

Scientific classification

Genus

Ehretia (Ehretia)

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Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Fukien tea tree Anacua Puna Ehretia longiflora Philippine tea tree Tsang-gubat Ehretia latifolia Ehretia dicksonii

Care Guide for Ehretia

Every 2-3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Adapted for dry environments, ehretia thrives under low moisture conditions, requiring watering every 2-3 weeks. Suited for arid climates, it efficiently utilizes infrequent rainfall, making it ideal for xeriscaping. Its root system maximizes water uptake during periods of scarce precipitation.

Propagation: Propagation methods for ehretia include seed sowing, cuttings, air layering, and division. Optimal germination temperatures are 20-25°C. Use a well-draining soil mix. For cuttings, a 10-15 cm stem should be treated with rooting hormone, kept moist, and placed in bright, indirect light until rooted.

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