Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andramparo
ID:
710394

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Vig.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gén. Bot. 29: 214 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709727



Common Names

  • Andramparo Grewia
  • Andramparosy Grewia
  • Andramparosy Star-Berry


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Synonyms

  • Grewia andramparo belohensis Capuron [unknown]
  • Grewia andramparo andramparo [unknown]

Description

Grewia andramparo (also called Andramparo Grewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with dark green foliage and white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Grewia andramparo is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grewia andramparo has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grewia andramparo is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It has bright green, oval-shaped leaves and white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Grewia andramparo

Grewia andramparo can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Grewia andramparo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia andramparo?

Grewia andramparo

What type of plant is Grewia andramparo?

Grewia andramparo is a shrub or small tree.

Where does Grewia andramparo grow?

Grewia andramparo grows in Africa, mainly in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Species in the Grewia genus

Grewia kothayarensis, Grewia abutilifolia, Grewia acuminata, Grewia ambongensis, Grewia amicorum, Grewia amplifolia, Grewia analamerensis, Grewia andramparo, Grewia angolensis, Grewia angustisepala, Grewia annamica, Grewia antsiranensis, Grewia apetala, Grewia arborea, Grewia argentea, Grewia asiatica, Grewia astropetala, Grewia atrobrunnea, Grewia australis, Grewia avellana, Grewia baillonii, Grewia bakeriana, Grewia balensis, Grewia baronii, Grewia barteri, Grewia bilamellata, Grewia biloba, Grewia bilocularis, Grewia boehmiana, Grewia boivinii, Grewia bojeri, Grewia botryantha, Grewia brachypoda, Grewia bracteata, Grewia brassii, Grewia breviflora, Grewia brideliifolia, Grewia brunnea, Grewia bulot, Grewia burretiana, Grewia burttii, Grewia caffra, Grewia calvata, Grewia capitellata, Grewia carpinifolia, Grewia carrissoi, Grewia celle, Grewia celtidifolia, Grewia cernua, Grewia cerocarpa,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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