Plant · GBIF taxon 4066311
Fukien tea tree
Ehretia microphyllaAlso known as Philippine Tea Tree, Carmona, Fukien Tea
Fukien tea tree is a dense, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, dark green leaves speckled with tiny white glandular dots. Small, star-shaped white flowers bloom year-round in warm climates, followed by tiny spherical reddish-orange berries that attract foraging birds. Native to East and Southeast Asia, this resilient shrub thrives in tropical scrublands and has become a quintessential choice for indoor bonsai.
EvergreenFloweringBonsai
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil nutrients
Predators
Not available
ThreatsHabitat clearance, land development
HabitatsTropical scrublands, dry forests, thickets
Life span50–100+ years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderBoraginales
- FamilyEhretiaceae
- GenusEhretia
- SpeciesEhretia microphylla
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Bonsai Care: Keep soil consistently moist and place in bright, indirect light.
- Pruning: Trim new shoots back to two leaves once four to six leaves develop.
- Pest Prevention: Inspect leaf undersides regularly for mealybugs and spider mites.
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