Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avellana
ID:
710420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 94 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709753

Common Names

  • Grewia avellana
  • Hazel Crossberry
  • Hazel Grewia

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Synonyms

  • Grewia calycina N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Grewia hydrophila K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Grewia perennans K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Grewia avellana (also called Hazel Grewia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, typically reaching up to 4 m in height. It is native to Australia, occurring in the states of New South Wales and Queensland. It is found in a range of habitats, from dry sclerophyll forest to wetter rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Grewia avellana 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 avellana has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grewia avellana 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 avellana

Grewia avellana is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.

Grewia avellana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia avellana?

Grewia avellana

What is the family of Grewia avellana?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Grewia avellana?

Hazel Starwood

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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