Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
damine
ID:
710542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaertn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 113 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709875

Common Names

  • Grewia damine
  • Damine Grewia
  • Damine Cross-berry

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Synonyms

  • Grewia bicolor Juss. [unknown]
  • Grewia cinerea A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Grewia cubensis Turcz. [unknown]
  • Grewia dinteri Schinz [unknown]
  • Grewia discolor Fresen. [unknown]
  • Grewia disticha Dinter & Burret [unknown]
  • Grewia grisea N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Grewia heterophylla A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Grewia kwebensis N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Grewia madandensis J.R.Drumm. ex Baker f. [unknown]
  • Grewia miniata Mast. ex Hiern [unknown]
  • Grewia mossambicensis Burret [unknown]
  • Grewia pallida Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Grewia salvifolia B.Heyne ex Roth [unknown]

Description

Grewia damine (also called Damine 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 damine is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a screening plant, windbreak or hedge. It is suitable for coastal gardens and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grewia damine 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Grewia damine is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Grewia damine

Grewia damine is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.

Grewia damine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia damine?

Grewia damine

What is the common name of Grewia damine?

Damine Grewia

What is the growth rate of Grewia damine?

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,

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