Grewia

Grewia occidentalis. Lavendar starflower. South Africa
Tiliaceae
Shrub, sprawling, 6 to 10 feet tall and almost as wide, with dark green, oblong, finely-toothes 3-inch long leaves.

Grewia occidentalis or Lavender Starflower, a native of South Africa, is an evergreen shrub or small tree that will reach about 9 feet in nature. It makes a great specimen plant when planted in containers.

Grewia (Grewia asiatica) is believed to be reasonably widespread in northern Queensland, with specimens being collected from the Collinsville, Townsville, Mackay, Ayr, Laura and Cooktown districts.

Grewia

Species and varieties
Grewia occidentalis (Lavender Star Flower) ...

Grewia sp.
Family: Tiliaceae
Raisin Bush
Origin: South Africa
A decidious shrub. It is hardy to zone 9. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs).
The plant prefers light sandy, medium loamy and heavy clay soils.

Grewia occidentalis
(syn. G. caffra)
1.5" light purple star-like blooms are produced throughout the summer on a large evergreen shrub, small tree, or sprawling climber.

25/770: Grewia (290), Triumfetta (150), Corchorus (40-100), Microcos (60). Pantropical (warm temperate).
Synonymy: Grewiaceae Doweld & Reveal, Sparmanniaceae J. Agardh, nom. cons.
2. Byttnerioideae Burnett ...

Bilobed Grewia [English]: Grewia biloba
Bilobed Speedwell [English]: Veronica biloba
Biloklen [Polish]: Acer campestre
Biloxi Crape Myrtle [English]: Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi'
Biloxi Crape Myrtle [English]: Lagerstroemia indica 'Biloxi' ...

GREWIA TENAX - Phalsa Cherry
GUSTAVIA SUPERBA - Sachamango, Paco
HANCORNIA SPECIOSA - Mangaba
HARPEPHYLLUM CAFFRUM - Kaffir Plum
HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS - Okra
HIBISCUS MANIHOT - Edible Hibiscus
HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA - Roselle ...

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Topic: Plants