Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
664132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loisel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Herb. Gén. Amat. 5: t. 350 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663464



Common Names

  • Latifolia Ehretia
  • Latifolia Viper's Bugloss
  • Latifolia Blue Bedder


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Description

Ehretia latifolia (also called Broad-Leaved Ehretia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and typically grows in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has large, ovate leaves, white flowers, and small, round, red fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Ehretia latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ehretia latifolia has small white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ehretia latifolia is a shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ehretia latifolia

Ehretia latifolia is native to China and can be found in dry, deciduous forests.

Ehretia latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ehretia latifolia?

Ehretia latifolia

What is the common name of Ehretia latifolia?

Latifolia Ehretia

What is the natural habitat of Ehretia latifolia?

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,