Grewia asiatica
Phalsa
Also known as: Grewia asiatica var. pierrei Gagnep. +3 more
- Grewia asiatica var. pierrei Gagnep.
- Grewia hainesiana Hole
- Grewia obtecta Wall.
- Grewia subinaequalis DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Grewia asiatica (commonly known as Phalsa) is a shrub or tree within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, East Himalaya, India, Iran, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mauritius, Puerto Rico, Réunion