Grewia flavicans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boivin ex Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 548 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709935
Common Names
- Flavicans Grewia
- Flavicans's Grewia
- Grewia Flavicans
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- Vinticena flavicans (Boivin ex Baill.) Burret [unknown]
- Vincentia flavicans (Boivin ex Baill.) Burret [unknown]
Description
Grewia flavicans (also called Yellow-flowered Cross-berry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrub forests, and moist deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia flavicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Grewia flavicans var. boinensis CapuronFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grewia flavicans has white to yellow flowers that are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have oblong-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grewia flavicans can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Grewia flavicans
Grewia flavicans is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Grewia flavicans FAQ
What is the common name of Grewia flavicans?
Yellow-flowered Raisin Berry
What is the growth habit of Grewia flavicans?
It is a small evergreen tree or shrub
What is the native range of Grewia flavicans?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2833071: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Louis Hyacinthe Boivin (1808-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boivin' in the authors string.