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scorpionbush
Scientific Name: Carmona
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
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Scorpionbush (Carmona retusa)
Scorpionbush, scientifically known as Carmona retusa, is a plant with a variety of common names and uses.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is sometimes grown as a Bonsai, which may involve pruning and shaping.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is sometimes grown as a Bonsai, which may involve pruning and shaping.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carmona retusa (Vahl) Masamune
- Common Name: Scorpionbush
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Carmona microphylla (Lam.) G. Don
- Ehretia microphylla Lam.
- Ehretia retusa
- Carmona hterophylla
Distribution and Habitat
- The scorpionbush is found in the Philippines, where it grows wild in tropical climates.
- Specific locations mentioned include Kauai (Hawaii) and Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a shrub.
- It is sometimes grown as a Bonsai.
- It is a flowering plant.
Traditional Uses
- In the Philippines, the scorpionbush (referred to as wild tea or Tsaang Gubat) is used as a local medicinal shrub.