Grewia sahafariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron & Mabb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 285 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710276
Common Names
- Grewia Sahafariensis
- Sahafari Grewia
- Sahafari Star-Berry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grewia sahafariensis (also called Sahafari Grewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Madagascar. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia sahafariensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages and as a dye for clothes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Grewia sahafariensis are small, white and star-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grewia sahafariensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Grewia sahafariensis
Grewia sahafariensis can be found in Ethiopia and Somalia.
Grewia sahafariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia sahafariensis?
Grewia sahafariensis
What type of plant is Grewia sahafariensis?
Grewia sahafariensis is a shrub or small tree.
Where is Grewia sahafariensis native to?
Grewia sahafariensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
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-2833383: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.