Karanto
Grewia pilosa

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

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. Depending on the authority, one is a synonym of Grewia hirsuta and the other is a synonym of Grewia flavescens.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, India

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Grewia hirsuta Roxb.;