Grewia biloba subsp. parviflora

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 1 m tall but can be taller. The leaves are narrow and 4-9 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. They are hairy underneath. The fruit are red and have 2-4 lobes.

There are about 200 Grewia species. They are mostly tropical. The fruit of most may be edible. These were in the Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Korea

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gebengbeng

Synonyms

Grewia chanetii H. Lev.; Grewia parviflora Bunge.;