Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suarezensis
ID:
710989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 20 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710322



Common Names

  • Grewia Suarezensis
  • Suarezensis Grewia
  • Suarezensis


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Description

Grewia suarezensis (also called Suarez's raisin, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa, and is found in woodlands, grasslands, and bushveld.

Uses & Benefits

Grewia suarezensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grewia suarezensis is white or pink, with four petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grewia suarezensis 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 suarezensis

Grewia suarezensis is native to East Africa. It is found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands.

Grewia suarezensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia suarezensis?

Grewia suarezensis

What is the family of Grewia suarezensis?

Tiliaceae

What is the common name of Grewia suarezensis?

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,

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