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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Bojer
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1846
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Procès-Verbaux Soc. Hist. Nat. l'Ile Maurice 1842-1845: 27 (1846)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710317
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Grewia stenophylla
- Stenophylla Grewia
- Grewia Stenophylla
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Grewia stenophylla (also called Stenophyll Grewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in scrub and grassland habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Grewia stenophylla is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Grewia stenophylla is white or pink, with four petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Grewia stenophylla is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and moist forests. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Grewia stenophylla
                        
                            Grewia stenophylla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Grewia stenophylla FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Grewia stenophylla?
Grewia stenophylla
What is the family of Grewia stenophylla?
Tiliaceae
What is the common name of Grewia stenophylla?
Cotton-leaved Star-berry
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,