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Anacua

Ehretia anacua

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Boraginales ›Family: Boraginaceae ›Genus: Ehretia

About

Ehretia anacua is medium-sized tree found in eastern Mexico and southern Texas in the United States. It is a member of the borage family, Boraginaceae. 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 quatitl, meaning "tree," possibly referring to the bark. It is also known as...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Anacua?
The scientific name of Anacua is Ehretia anacua.
What is the conservation status of Anacua?
The Anacua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Anacua belong to?
Anacua belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Anacua belong to?
Anacua belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Anacua belong to?
Anacua belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Anacua belong to?
Anacua belongs to the order Boraginales.
What family does Anacua belong to?
Anacua belongs to the family Boraginaceae.
What genus does Anacua belong to?
Anacua belongs to the genus Ehretia.