Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyclea
ID:
710539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 559 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709872



Common Names

  • Grewia cyclea
  • Cyclea Grewia
  • Cyclea Cross-berry


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Description

Grewia cyclea (also called Cyclea 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 cyclea is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a screening plant, windbreak or hedge. It is suitable for coastal gardens and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grewia cyclea 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 cyclea is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 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 cyclea

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

Grewia cyclea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia cyclea?

Grewia cyclea

What is the common name of Grewia cyclea?

Cyclea Grewia

What is the growth rate of Grewia cyclea?

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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