Fauna
Plant

Fukien Tea Tree

Ehretia microphylla

Also 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.

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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preySunlight, Water, Soil nutrients
ThreatsHabitat clearance, land development
HabitatsTropical scrublands, dry forests, thickets
Life span50–100+ years
Classification
  1. OrderBoraginales
  2. FamilyEhretiaceae
  3. GenusEhretia
  4. SpeciesEhretia microphylla
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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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