Grewia holstii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 157 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709990
Common Names
- Holstii Grewia
- Grewia Holstii
- Holst's Grewia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grewia holstii (also called Holst's 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 holstii is used for making rope, baskets, and mats. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grewia holstii has small yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grewia holstii 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 holstii
Grewia holstii is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Grewia holstii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia holstii?
Grewia holstii
What type of plant is Grewia holstii?
Grewia holstii is a shrub or small tree.
Where does Grewia holstii grow?
Grewia holstii grows in Africa, mainly in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
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 kew-2833122: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.