Grewia erythraea
Also known as: Grewia tenax var. erythraea (Schweinf.) Chiov.
- Grewia tenax var. erythraea (Schweinf.) Chiov.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Grewia erythraea is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Grewia genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, Iran, Kenya, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen