Grewia afra
Also known as: Arsis Lour. +14 more
- Arsis Lour.
- Balmeda Nocca
- Chadara Forssk.
- Fallopia Lour.
- Graevia Neck.
- Grewia archaeocolumnaris Lakhanpal, 1952
- Grewia argentioides Lakhanpal, 1952
- Grewia beguinotii subsp. parcepilosa Cufod.
- Grewia columnaris Hochst.
- Grewia garoensis Lakhanpal, 1952
- Mallococca J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
- Malococca J.R.Forster & J.G.A.Forster, 1776
- Tridermia Raf.
- Vincentia Bojer
- Vinticena Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Grewia afra is a climbing plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Grewia, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe