Grewia disperma

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows to about 6 m high. It has dark brown bark. The leaves have stalks. The leaves are 7-17 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. They have teeth along the edge. They have 3 veins and taper to both ends. The flowers are white. They are in the axils of leaves.

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

A tropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 300-1100 m altitude. It grows in shady places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Himalayas, India, Malaysia, Nepal, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Kharchoti, Khari

Synonyms

Grewia didyma Roxb. ex D.Don; Grewia glabra Blume; Grewia laevigata Vahl; Grewia multiflora Juss.; Grewia sepiaria Roxb. ex G.Don;