Grewia tenax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Fiori
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Agric. Colon. 5(Suppl.): 23 (1911 publ. 1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710340
Common Names
- Grewia Tenax
- Tenax Grewia
- Tenax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grewia tenax (also called Tenax raisin, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa, and is found in woodlands, grasslands, and bushveld.
Uses & Benefits
Grewia tenax is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Grewia tenax sub. makranica (Rech.f. & Esfand.) BrowiczFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grewia tenax is white or pink, with four petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grewia tenax can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Grewia tenax
Grewia tenax is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.
Grewia tenax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia tenax?
Grewia tenax
What is the family of Grewia tenax?
Tiliaceae
What is the common name of Grewia tenax?
Cotton-leaved Star-berry
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-2833442: Based on the initial data import
Adriano Fiori (1865-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fiori' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.