Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1259674

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf ex Ridl.) P.S.Ashton

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Man. Non-Dipterocarp Trees Sarawak 2: 444 (1988), without basionym ref.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259012



Common Names

  • Gracilis Grewia
  • Gracilis Tree
  • Gracilis Tree


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Description

Grewia gracilis (also called Slender Grewia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India and Nepal. It has a thick, succulent stem and is covered with small, white flowers. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests, grasslands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Grewia gracilis is used as a natural insecticide and to make rope. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grewia gracilis is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grewia gracilis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Grewia gracilis

Grewia gracilis can be found in moist forests in the eastern United States and Canada.

Grewia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia gracilis?

Grewia gracilis

What is the family of Grewia gracilis?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Grewia gracilis?

Graceful Grewia

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-50189727: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Peter Shaw Ashton (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Ashton' in the authors string.