Status:
valid
Authors:
Mast.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 244 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710367
Common Names
- Grewia truncata
- Truncate Crossberry
- Crossberry
Description
Grewia truncata (also called Truncata 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 truncata is a popular ornamental plant in India. It is used to make fences and hedges. The leaves and flowers of this plant are edible and are used in salads and curries. The plant is also used to make herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Grewia truncata are white or pink in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grewia truncata 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 truncata
Grewia truncata 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 truncata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grewia truncata?
Grewia truncata
What is the family of Grewia truncata?
Tiliaceae
What is the common name of Grewia truncata?
Truncate Crossberry
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,