Grewia peekelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 671 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710198
Common Names
- Peekel's Grewia
- Peekel's Star-berry
- Peekel's Velvet-leaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grewia peekelii (also called Peekel's crossberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, and it grows in woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia peekelii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grewia peekelii 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grewia peekelii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, Grewia peekelii requires little water and is tolerant of drought.
Where to Find Grewia peekelii
Grewia peekelii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.
Grewia peekelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia peekelii?
Grewia peekelii
What is the common name of Grewia peekelii?
Peekel's Grewia
What type of plant is Grewia peekelii?
Shrub
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-2833311: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.