Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
710695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 1: 34 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710028

Common Names

  • Grewia Laevigata
  • Laevigata Grewia
  • Laevigata Starburst

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Description

Grewia laevigata (also called Smooth Grewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and black fruits. It is native to tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Grewia laevigata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural dye and in making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Grewia laevigata are white to pink in color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grewia laevigata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Grewia laevigata

Grewia laevigata is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.

Grewia laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grewia laevigata?

Grewia laevigata

What is the family of Grewia laevigata?

Tiliaceae

What is the distribution of Grewia laevigata?

India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

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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