Grewia katangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Wilczek
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 464 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710018
Common Names
- Grewia Katangensis
- Katangensis Grewia
- Katangensis Starburst
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grewia katangensis (also called Katanga crossberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it grows in dry deciduous forests and scrubland. It has simple, alternate leaves that are oblong to elliptic in shape and have a toothed margin.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia katangensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural dye and in making paper and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Grewia katangensis are white to pink in color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grewia katangensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Grewia katangensis
Grewia katangensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforests of Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon.
Grewia katangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia katangensis?
Grewia katangensis
What is the family of Grewia katangensis?
Tiliaceae
What is the distribution of Grewia katangensis?
India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands
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-2833148: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Wilczek (1903-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wilczek' in the authors string.