Description

Ehretia microphylla – Philippine tea tree

Buy the Ehretia microphylla – Philippine tea tree from our Santhi online plant nursery website. The Ehretia microphylla, commonly known as Carmona retusa, Philippine tea tree, or Fukien tea tree, is a small evergreen shrub or tree.The plant has small, shiny, dark green, oval-shaped leaves. These leaves have a leathery texture and may have tiny bumps on the surface. The leaves of this tropical tree are dense, giving the plant a lush appearance, and are about 1-2 cm long. Its compact foliage makes it ideal for bonsai.

Values 

Apart from its popularity as a bonsai plant, Ehretia microphylla is sometimes used in hedging or as an ornamental shrub in tropical tree garden.

In traditional medicine, parts of the plant have been used for their medicinal properties.

Plant Care

Sun and Soil Requirements:

Ehretia microphylla thrives in warm climates with plenty of sunlight, though it can tolerate partial shade.

It prefers well-draining soil and is sensitive to waterlogged conditions. The plant does well in sandy or loamy soils.

Sunlight: Grows well in direct sunlight with partial shade.

Philippine tea tree in other Languages

Tamil- குருவிஞ்சி 

Telugu: బావనబూరె 

 Hindi: Pala

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