Celastraceae · Catha

Arabian Tea

Catha edulis

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Native to
Ethiopia
Flowering
September-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Catha edulis
Genus
Catha
Habit
Tree
Native to
Ethiopia
Flowering & fruiting
September-January
Conservation status
Least Concern (LC)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Variable
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Celastraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Celastraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Arabian Tea

Arabian Tea (Catha edulis) is a tree belonging to the Celastraceae family (Staff-Tree Family). It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Ethiopia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-January. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).

Illustration representing the Celastraceae family
Botanical family

Celastraceae

Staff-Tree Family

Arabian Tea belongs to the Celastraceae family.

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