Teh-tehan (Acalypha siamensis) or forest tea[1] is a species of ornamental plant that comes from the Genus Acalypha, plants with many branches that form shrubs. The leaves are medium sized and grow to form clumps, suitable as a living fence.
The genus Acalypha is the third largest genus of the family Euphorbiaceae consisting of approximately 450 species.[3]
There are at least 28 species of Tehan tea plants that can be found in Southeast Asia. The Latin name for the tea-tehan plant is Acalypha siamensis, another name is Siam tea leaves or wild tea. Acalypha siamensis is a native plant that grows in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia.
Usually used as the most suitable living fence without the need for additional materials. This plant has many branches to form a bush, which is cared for and pruned to form a fence wall. The medium-sized leaves will form a tight clump, blocking outside views and dust. Generally, people plant Tehan tea leaves in front of the house as a fence surrounding the land around the house.
How to propagate tea-tehan using stem cuttings is the easiest way. Plant care is considered very easy, only special care is needed at the beginning of planting. At the beginning of planting, water regularly until the plants are three weeks old.
This plant is still widely used by people as decoration and is pruned regularly. One of them is to create a traditional fence that borders other people's land.
It turns out that the benefits of tea-tehan leaves are not only for making land borders or fences, but are also used as a medicinal plant to help improve body health.
