Description
Grewia mariannensis (also called Mariannensis Grewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It prefers dry and moist deciduous forests, and is found at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia mariannensis 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 mariannensis are white, star-shaped and fragrant. The seeds are small, dark-brown and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.