Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb. ex DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 509 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710157
Common Names
- Oppositifolia Grewia
- Oppositifolia's Grewia
- Grewia Oppositifolia
Synonyms
- Grewia emarginata Wight & Arn. [unknown]
- Grewia orientalis Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Grewia oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved Grewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Africa and is found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia oppositifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used to make rope, baskets, and mats. The wood is used for fuel and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grewia oppositifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, round, and woody, with a single seed inside. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grewia oppositifolia is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is found in dry areas and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate sunlight.
Where to Find Grewia oppositifolia
Grewia oppositifolia can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Grewia oppositifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia oppositifolia?
Grewia oppositifolia
What is the family of Grewia oppositifolia?
Tiliaceae
What is the common name of Grewia oppositifolia?
Oppositifolia 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,