Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
664206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teijsm., Binn., Gagnep. & Courchet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 4: 212 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663538

Common Names

  • Ehretia siamensis
  • Siamese Ehretia
  • Siam Ehretia

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Description

Ehretia siamensis (also called Siamese 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 Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ehretia siamensis is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ehretia siamensis is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ehretia siamensis

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

Ehretia siamensis FAQ

What is the common name of Ehretia siamensis?

Siamese boxthorn

What is the natural habitat of Ehretia siamensis?

Dry areas in tropical and subtropical regions

What is the average height of Ehretia siamensis?

2-4 meters

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-2784843: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.
Lucien Désiré Joseph Courchet (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Courchet' in the authors string.