Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 557 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709792
Common Names
- Grewia botryantha
- Botswana Grewia
- Botswana Cross-berry
Description
Grewia botryantha (also called Botryantha Grewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It has a dense, rounded canopy and grows to a height of up to 4 meters. Its leaves are small, linear and grey-green in color. Grewia botryantha is found in open woodlands and heathlands in the south-west of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia botryantha is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Grewia botryantha are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grewia botryantha 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 botryantha
Grewia botryantha is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Grewia botryantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia botryantha?
Grewia botryantha
What is the family of Grewia botryantha?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Grewia botryantha?
Botryanthe 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,