Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herbacea
ID:
710638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 96 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709971



Common Names

  • Herbacea Grewia
  • Grewia Herbacea
  • Herbaceous Grewia


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Description

Grewia herbacea (also called Herbaceous Cross-berry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrub forests, and moist deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Grewia herbacea is used for making rope, baskets, and mats. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grewia herbacea has white to yellow flowers that are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have lanceolate-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grewia herbacea can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Grewia herbacea

Grewia herbacea is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.

Grewia herbacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia herbacea?

Grewia herbacea

What are the common names of Grewia herbacea?

Herbaceous Grewia, Herbaceous Grewia Tree

What is the natural habitat of Grewia herbacea?

Grewia herbacea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia

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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