Ehretia densiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
664062
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.N.Wei & H.Q.Wen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 11: 216 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663394
Common Names
- Densiflora Ehretia
- Densiflora Viper's Bugloss
- Densiflora Blue Bedder
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ehretia densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Ehretia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to India and Southeast Asia. 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 densiflora 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 densiflora 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ehretia densiflora is a small, evergreen tree or shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun to light shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Ehretia densiflora
Ehretia densiflora is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.
Ehretia densiflora FAQ
What is the common name of Ehretia densiflora?
Dense-flowered Ehretia
What is the growth habit of Ehretia densiflora?
It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit
What is the native range of Ehretia densiflora?
It is native to Australia
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-2784708: Based on the initial data import
He Qun Wen (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Q.Wen' in the authors string.
Fa Nan Wei (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Wei' in the authors string.