Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea)

Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) green plant with tiny white flowers covering the dense branches.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) dense green foliage covered with small white flowers on slender branches.

Botanical name: Nashia inaguensis

Common names: Moujean Tea, Bahamas Berry, Pineapple Verbena

Family: Verbenaceae

Origin: Caribbean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Plant type: Spice or herb
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Keep soil moistWatering: Keep soil moist
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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The Nashia inaguensis, also known as Moujean Tea, Bahamas Berry, or Pineapple Verbena, boasts delightfully fragrant leaves. This evergreen shrub hails from the island of Inagua in the Bahamas and is often cultivated as a bonsai due to its small size. During summer, it produces tiny white flowers in clusters that are followed by reddish orange berries. It thrives in full sun, warm temperatures, and high humidity, and requires consistent moisture to prevent drying out. Its fragrant leaves can be brewed into a tea that offers a citrusy, vanilla-like, or pineapple-like flavor and aroma.

This plant is an excellent choice for a small topiary or bonsai and makes a stunning centerpiece in Southern gardens. The plant has a low-growing habit of 2 feet, but can grow up to 5 feet when mature. It responds well to pruning and can be shaped and sized according to your preference. If planted along a walkway, the leaves can be lightly brushed to emit their enchanting scent with each passing.


Image gallery: 8 images
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) green plant with slender woody brown stems and small leaves.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) plant with thin woody stems inside an orange clay container.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) green plant with tiny leaves in a brown plastic pot.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) shrub with small green leaves inside a brown pot on a plate.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) orange fruit close up among small dark green leaves
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) small orange fruit clusters resting along a woody textured branch
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) white flower and glossy green leaves in a close up.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) with tiny white flower clusters among thick, shiny, dark green leaves.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) tiny white flower and small oval green leaves close up
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) white flower clusters with small textured green leaves on a stem.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) orange fruit among tiny textured green leaves on woody branch
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) orange fruit nestled among small textured green leaves on woody branches.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) green plant with tiny leaves in a container.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) plant with small green leaves inside a terracotta pot.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) plant with small green leaves and tiny white flowers, close up.
Nashia inaguensis (Moujean Tea) showing tiny white flowers amidst the textured green leaves on stems.


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