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Grewia retinervis

Kalahari Raisin
Also known as: Grewia deserticola Ulbr. +2 more
  • Grewia deserticola Ulbr.
  • Vincentia retinervis (Burret) Burret
  • Vinticena retinervis (Burret) Burret
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Malvaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.

Grewia retinervis (commonly known as Kalahari Raisin) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Naturally occurring 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
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Caprivi Strip, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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