Grewia penninervis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boivin ex Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 552 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710200
Common Names
- Penninerved Grewia
- Penninerved Star-berry
- Penninerved Velvet-leaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grewia penninervis (also called the velvet crossberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, and it grows in woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia penninervis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grewia penninervis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, round, and woody, with a single seed inside. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grewia penninervis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, Grewia penninervis requires little water and is tolerant of drought.
Where to Find Grewia penninervis
Grewia penninervis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.
Grewia penninervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia penninervis?
Grewia penninervis
What is the common name of Grewia penninervis?
Feather-veined Cross-berry
What is the natural habitat of Grewia penninervis?
Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
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-2833313: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Louis Hyacinthe Boivin (1808-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boivin' in the authors string.