Status:
valid
Authors:
Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 4: 93 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709737
Common Names
- Apetala Grewia
- Apetalous Grewia
- Apetalous Star-Berry
Synonyms
- Grewia obovata Baill. [unknown]
Description
Grewia apetala (also called Apetalous Grewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with dark green foliage and white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia apetala is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grewia apetala has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grewia apetala is a small evergreen tree that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings or air layering.
Where to Find Grewia apetala
Grewia apetala is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Grewia apetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia apetala?
Grewia apetala
What are the common names of Grewia apetala?
Apetalous Grewia, Apetalous Grewia Tree
What is the natural habitat of Grewia apetala?
Grewia apetala is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia
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,