About Ehretia anacua
Ehretia anacua is medium-sized tree found in eastern Mexico and southern Texas in the United States. It is a member of the family Ehretiaceae. One of its common names, anacua, is derived from the Mexican Spanish word anacahuite, as is that of the related Cordia boissieri, the anacahuita. That word in turn is derived from the Nahuatl words āmatl, meaning "paper," and cuahuitl, meaning "tree," possibly referring to the bark. It is also known as knockaway, a corruption of anacua, and sandpaper tree. Alternate spellings are anaqua and anachua.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Ehretia anacua
- Genus
- Ehretia
- Family
- BORAGINACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
Boraginaceae
Borage family
Ehretia anacua belongs to the Boraginaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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