knock-away
Ehretia anacua (Terán & Berland.) I.M.Johnst.
Ehretia anacua, known as knock-away or sandpaper tree, is a medium-sized tree in the family Ehretiaceae. It is native to eastern Mexico and southern Texas. The name anacua is derived from the Mexican Spanish word anacahuite, which comes from the Nahuatl words āmatl (paper) and cuahuitl (tree), possibly referring to the tree's bark. Alternate spellings include anaqua and anachua.
Description
Ehretia anacua is a member of the family Ehretiaceae and is found in regions such as the Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, and Texas. The common name 'knock-away' is a corruption of 'anacua.' The name anacua is derived from the Mexican Spanish term anacahuite, which is also used for the related species Cordia boissieri. The term anacahuite itself is derived from the Nahuatl words āmatl, meaning 'paper,' and cuahuitl, meaning 'tree,' likely referencing the bark's texture.
Other common names
sugarberryknock-awaysandpaper-treeknockaway
Distribution
Global · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest · Texas
Synonyms
Ehretia ciliataEhretia ellipticaEhretia exasperataEhretia lancifoliaEhretia scabraGaza anacua
