Grewia biloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
cmp
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 549 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709779
Common Names
- Grewia biloba
- Two-lobed Crossberry
- Two-lobed Grewia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grewia biloba (also called Biloba Grewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It has a dense, rounded canopy and grows to a height of up to 4 meters. Its leaves are small, linear and grey-green in color. Grewia biloba is found in open woodlands and heathlands in the south-west of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia biloba 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Grewia biloba var. microphylla (Maxim.) Hand.-Mazz.Grewia biloba var. parviflora (Bunge) Hand.-Mazz.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grewia biloba is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grewia biloba 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 biloba
Grewia biloba is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Grewia biloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia biloba?
Grewia biloba
What is the family of Grewia biloba?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Grewia biloba?
Two-lobed Starwood
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 kew-2832930: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.