Grewia rubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 181 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710269
Common Names
- Rufescent Grewia
- Rufescent Star-berry
- Rufescent Velvet-leaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grewia rubescens (also called Red Grewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Africa and is found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia rubescens 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 rubescens are small, white and star-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grewia rubescens 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 rubescens
Grewia rubescens can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Grewia rubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia rubescens?
Grewia rubescens
What type of plant is Grewia rubescens?
Grewia rubescens is a shrub or small tree.
Where is Grewia rubescens native to?
Grewia rubescens 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2833377: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.