Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
710409

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 1: 122 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709742



Common Names

  • Grewia asiatica
  • Crossberry
  • Fijian Longan


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Synonyms

  • Grewia hainesiana Hole [unknown]
  • Grewia obtecta Wall. [unknown]
  • Grewia subinaequalis DC. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Grewia asiatica 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 asiatica 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 asiatica is a small evergreen tree that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings or air layering.

Where to Find Grewia asiatica

Grewia asiatica is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.

Grewia asiatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia asiatica?

Grewia asiatica

What are the common names of Grewia asiatica?

Asiatic Grewia, Asiatic Grewia Tree

What is the natural habitat of Grewia asiatica?

Grewia asiatica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia

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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