Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
anacua
ID:
664004

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Terán & Berland.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 70: 89 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663336



Common Names

  • Anacua Ehretia
  • Ehretia Anacua
  • Anacua Plantain Lily


Searching for Ehretia anacua? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Ehretia ciliata Miers [unknown]
  • Ehretia elliptica DC. [unknown]
  • Ehretia exasperata Miers [unknown]
  • Ehretia lancifolia Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Ehretia scabra Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Gaza anacua Terán & Berland. [unknown]

Description

Ehretia anacua (also called Anacua Ehretia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Texas and Mexico. It typically grows up to 3 feet tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, chaparral, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ehretia anacua is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make perfumes and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ehretia anacua has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Ehretia anacua? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ehretia anacua is a deciduous shrub that is best grown in full sun to part shade in well-drained, acidic soil. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer, or from seed sown in spring. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Ehretia anacua

Ehretia anacua can be found in Australia.

Ehretia anacua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ehretia anacua?

Ehretia anacua

What is the common name of Ehretia anacua?

Anacua Ehretia

What is the natural habitat of Ehretia anacua?

It is native to South Asia

Species in the Ehretia genus

Ehretia acuminata, Ehretia alba, Ehretia amoena, Ehretia anacua, Ehretia angolensis, Ehretia aspera, Ehretia asperula, Ehretia australis, Ehretia bakeri, Ehretia changjiangensis, Ehretia coerulea, Ehretia confinis, Ehretia cortesia, Ehretia corylifolia, Ehretia cymosa, Ehretia decaryi, Ehretia densiflora, Ehretia dichotoma, Ehretia dicksonii, Ehretia dolichandra, Ehretia dunniana, Ehretia exsoluta, Ehretia glandulosissima, Ehretia grahamii, Ehretia hainanensis, Ehretia janjalle, Ehretia javanica, Ehretia kaessneri, Ehretia keyensis, Ehretia latifolia, Ehretia longiflora, Ehretia macrophylla, Ehretia meyersii, Ehretia microcalyx, Ehretia microphylla, Ehretia mollis, Ehretia moluccana, Ehretia namibiensis, Ehretia obtusifolia, Ehretia papuana, Ehretia parallela, Ehretia philippinensis, Ehretia phillipsonii, Ehretia pingbianensis, Ehretia psilosiphon, Ehretia resinosa, Ehretia retusa, Ehretia rigida, Ehretia rosea, Ehretia saligna,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2784654: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Jean-Louis Berlandier (1803-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berland.' in the authors string.