Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comorensis
ID:
710516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Procès-Verbaux Soc. Hist. Nat. l'Ile Maurice 1842-1845: 30 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709849



Common Names

  • Grewia comorensis
  • Comoran Grewia
  • Comoran Cross-berry


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Description

Grewia comorensis (also called Comoros Grewia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Tiliaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and on hillsides and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Grewia comorensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grewia comorensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grewia comorensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Grewia comorensis

Grewia comorensis is native to the Comoros Islands and can be found in the islands of Anjouan, Grande Comore, and Mohéli.

Grewia comorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia comorensis?

Grewia comorensis

What is the common name of Grewia comorensis?

Comorensis Grewia

What is the growth rate of Grewia comorensis?

Medium

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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