Grewia laevigata

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A climber or small tree. It grows 14 m tall. The trunk can be 13 cm across. The leaves are alternate and simple. They have dense stiff hairs. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are 3 cm across. They are white to yellow to orange and the petals are curled. The flowers are in groups. The fruit are 13 mm across. They are red and fleshy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in disturbed regrowth forest. It grows up to 1,700 m above sea level. It can be on limestone.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Guinea, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Akar gerigu, Akar lapit, Karai, Karuachu, Kyet-tayaw, Lapion, Sumpit babi, Tanchot, Tayaw-nyo, Yaw

Synonyms

Grewia acuminata Juss.; Grewia multiflora Blanco; and others