Status:
valid
Authors:
Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 4: 93 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709910
Common Names
- Grewia eriocarpa
- Woolly-fruited Crossberry
- Woolly-fruited Grewia
Synonyms
- Grewia asiatica celtidifolia (Juss.) Gagnep. [unknown]
- Grewia asiatica vestita (Wall. ex Brandis) Mast. [unknown]
- Grewia boehmeriifolia Kaneh. & Sasaki [unknown]
- Grewia celtidifolia eriocarpa (Juss.) Y.C.Hsu & R.Zhuge [unknown]
- Grewia elastica Royle [unknown]
- Grewia elatostemoides Collett & Hemsl. [unknown]
- Grewia inaequalis Blume [unknown]
- Grewia inaequalis leptopetala (T.Cooke) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
- Grewia koordersiana Burret [unknown]
- Grewia lantsangensis Hu [unknown]
- Grewia mesopoda Burret [unknown]
- Grewia negrosensis Elmer [unknown]
- Grewia vestita Wall. [unknown]
- Grewia araria Wall. ex Burret [unknown]
Description
Grewia eriocarpa (also called Eriocarpa 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
Ornithogalum tropicale is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower and for dried flower arrangements. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grewia eriocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grewia eriocarpa 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 eriocarpa
Grewia eriocarpa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.
Grewia eriocarpa FAQ
What is the common name of Grewia eriocarpa?
Woolly Raisin Berry
What is the growth habit of Grewia eriocarpa?
It is a small evergreen tree or shrub
What is the native range of Grewia eriocarpa?
It is native to tropical Africa
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,