Sageretia theezans (Sageretia theezans)
Sageretia theezans is a thorny shrub to small tree; sources differ on whether it is deciduous, partly evergreen, or evergreen.
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Overview
Sageretia theezans is a thorny shrub to small tree; sources differ on whether it is deciduous, partly evergreen, or evergreen.
Origin and habitat
Sageretia theezans is confirmed as native to Taiwan, while sources differ in describing a broader native range that includes southern China and areas extending across northeastern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Turkey, Iran, the Indian subcontinent, China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. It is reported from mountain forests, scrub, and hills, including higher-elevation sites in southern China. It is reported to occur in warm-temperate to tropical climates and can also grow at higher elevations.
Characteristics
Mature plants reach 100–300 cm in height. The leaves are reported to be small and green. The flowers are reported to be small and inconspicuous. The fruit is a small drupe, described as black or purplish black when mature and nearly spherical to obovoid, with hard seeds inside.
Propagation
Sageretia theezans is reported to be propagated by seed.
Common problems
Sageretia theezans has been reported as a host in research concerning fungi associated with powdery mildew.
Identification
Sageretia theezans is reported to have small green leaves and a leathery, mottled trunk, and it is widely used for bonsai.
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