Grewia argentea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell & Mendonça
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 13: 318 (1938-1938 publ. 1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709741
Common Names
- Argentea Grewia
- Silver Grewia
- Silver Star-Berry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grewia argentea (also called Silver 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 argentea 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 argentea has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grewia argentea 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 argentea
Grewia argentea is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Grewia argentea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia argentea?
Grewia argentea
What are the common names of Grewia argentea?
Silver Grewia, Silver Grewia Tree
What is the natural habitat of Grewia argentea?
Grewia argentea 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2832897: Based on the initial data import
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.