Knock-away, Sugarberry, Anacua
Ehretia anacua

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 7-15 m tall. The bark is reddish-brown with narrow furrows and peeling in scales. The leaves are dark green and oval. The flowers are in groups at the ends of branches. The fruit are the size of a pea and yellow. They have a thin pulp. The pulp is edible. There are 2 stones with 2 seeds in each.

There are about 50 Ehretia species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows larger along river valleys. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. Dormant plants can tolerate cold temperatures. It is best in a fertile, well-drained soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central America (country/location of origin), Indonesia, Mexico, North America, SE Asia, USA

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Anacua, Manzanilla, Pohon ehretia amplas

Synonyms

Ehretia elliptica DC. Gaza anacua Teran & Berland.;