Grewia conferta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb. ex Burret
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 651 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709852
Common Names
- Grewia conferta
- Conferta Grewia
- Conferta Cross-berry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grewia conferta (also called Conferta Grewia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Tiliaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and on hillsides and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia conferta 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
Grewia conferta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grewia conferta is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Grewia conferta
Grewia conferta is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.
Grewia conferta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia conferta?
Grewia conferta
What is the common name of Grewia conferta?
Conferta Grewia
What is the growth rate of Grewia conferta?
Medium
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-2832997: Based on the initial data import
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.