Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
710527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. [Oliver et al.] 1: 252. 1868 [Oct 1868]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709860



Common Names

  • Grewia coriacea
  • Leathery Grewia
  • Leathery Cross-berry


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Description

Grewia coriacea (also called Coriaceous 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 coriacea 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 coriacea 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 coriacea is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist.

Where to Find Grewia coriacea

Grewia coriacea is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.

Grewia coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia coriacea?

Grewia coriacea

What is the common name of Grewia coriacea?

Coriacea Grewia

What is the growth rate of Grewia coriacea?

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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