Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
betulaefolia
ID:
1143338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 548 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142676



Common Names

  • Grewia betulaefolia
  • Birch-Leaved Grewia
  • Birch-Leaved Starwort


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Description

Grewia betulaefolia (also called Grewia betulaefolia, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellowish-white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Grewia betulaefolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of timber, and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grewia betulaefolia has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings have long, thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grewia betulaefolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Grewia betulaefolia

Grewia betulaefolia can be found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-32200509: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.