Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mabberleyana
ID:
1302874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phillipson, Wahlert & Lowry

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Candollea 70: 202 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315328

Common Names

  • Grewia mabberleyana
  • Mabberleyana Grewia
  • Mabberleyana Crossberry

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Description

Grewia mabberleyana (also called Grewia mabberleyana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Grewia mabberleyana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grewia mabberleyana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grewia mabberleyana is a tropical evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Grewia mabberleyana

Grewia mabberleyana is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Grewia mabberleyana FAQ

What is the common name of Grewia mabberleyana?

Mabberley's Grewia

What is the natural habitat of Grewia mabberleyana?

It is found in tropical rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest in Madagascar.

What is the scientific classification of Grewia mabberleyana?

It belongs to the family Malvaceae and the genus Grewia.

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

Gregory A. Wahlert: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlert' in the authors string.
Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.