Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
urceolata
ID:
664237

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Fitzg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 3: 199 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663569



Common Names

  • Ehretia urceolata
  • Urceolata Ehretia
  • Urce Ehretia


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Description

Ehretia urceolata (also called Urceolate Ehretia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a grey-brown bark. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Ehretia urceolata is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ehretia urceolata flowers are small, white, and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ehretia urceolata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a greenhouse. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring.

Where to Find Ehretia urceolata

Ehretia urceolata is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.

Ehretia urceolata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ehretia urceolata?

Ehretia urceolata is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in scrub and grassland.

What type of soil does Ehretia urceolata prefer?

Ehretia urceolata prefers well-drained, fertile soils.

How often should Ehretia urceolata be watered?

Ehretia urceolata should be watered regularly, but not too frequently.

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,

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