Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhomboides
ID:
710916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Procès-Verbaux Soc. Hist. Nat. l'Ile Maurice 1842-1845: 28 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710249



Common Names

  • Rhomboides Grewia
  • Rhomboides Star-berry
  • Rhomboides Velvet-leaf


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Synonyms

  • Vincentia rhomboides (Bojer) Burret [unknown]
  • Vinticena rhomboides (Bojer) Burret [unknown]

Description

Grewia rhomboides (also called the rhomboid 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 rhomboides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages and as a dye for clothes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Grewia rhomboides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Grewia rhomboides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Grewia rhomboides

Grewia rhomboides can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Grewia rhomboides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia rhomboides?

Grewia rhomboides

What type of plant is Grewia rhomboides?

Grewia rhomboides is a shrub or small tree.

Where is Grewia rhomboides native to?

Grewia rhomboides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

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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