Grewia velutina

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The stem is hard and strong. It branches from the base of the stem. It grows 2-10 m high. The leaves are oval and pointed. There are fine teeth along the edge. They are shiny green above and grey white underneath.

These were in the Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Ethiopia it grows in lowland and mid altitude areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Uganda

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown by seeds.

It is slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Adibi'ato, Dawaita, Dhayita, Epatikwe, Haroressa, Harooressa hiddoo, Horma-daeyta, Sefa

Synonyms

Chadara velutina Forssk.; Grewia bicolor var. canescens (A. Rich.) Burret; Grewia canescens A. Rich.;