Description
Ehretia keyensis (also called Keyeh 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 small, ovate leaves, white flowers, and small, round, red fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Ehretia keyensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ehretia keyensis 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.