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Ehretia microphylla Lam.

Synonyms

Carmona heterophylla, Carmona microphylla, Carmona retusa, Cordia coromandeliana, Cordia retusa, Ehretia buxifolia, Ehretia coromandeliana, Ehretia heterophylla, Ehretia monopyrena

Common names

Fukien tea tree, Philippine tea tree

AI-generated Description

Ehretia microphylla, also known as the "small-leaved ehretia", is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. In Qatar, it is cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its attractive small leaves and clusters of white or pinkish flowers. It thrives in the country's hot and dry climate, tolerating high temperatures and requiring minimal watering. As a drought-tolerant species, Ehretia microphylla is often used in landscaping and gardening projects in Qatar, providing a low-maintenance and aesthetically pleasing option for parks, gardens, and roadside plantings.

Fukien tea tree (Ehretia microphylla) with a small white flower in a park at Al Intisar Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 3, 2015
Al Intisar Street, Doha, Qatar

Ornamental bush Fukien tea tree (Ehretia microphylla) in a park at Al Intisar Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, March 14, 2016
Al Intisar St, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Ehretia microphylla in Qatar revealed the plant's presence in parks, specifically on Al Intisar Street near Onaiza in Doha. The plant was observed to produce small white flowers, as seen on May 3, 2015. It was also noted to be an ornamental bush, suggesting its use for decorative purposes in urban landscapes. The plant's appearance was documented over time, with observations recorded in both March 2016 and May 2015, indicating its ability to thrive in Qatar's environment. The specific location and repeated sightings suggest that Ehretia microphylla is a cultivated species in Qatari parks, valued for its aesthetic appeal. Its small white flowers and bushy shape make it a suitable choice for ornamental landscaping in the region.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Ehretia microphylla from www.theplantlist.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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• A list of plants with their common names was written using online sources and books.
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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.