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Synonyms: |
Grewia swynnertonii J.R. Drumm. ex Baker f. Grewia utilis Exell |
Common names: | Small-fruited green raisin (English) |
Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Multi-stemmed shrub or small tree. Older branches angled, even somewhat fluted, younger branches plum-coloured. Leaves ovate-elliptic, elliptic or lanceolate, usually c. 4 cm long, 3-veined from the base, glossy green and finely hairy above, dull and more densely hairy below; base asymmetric; margin finely toothed. Flowers golden-yellow, c. 1-1.5 cm in diameter, in few-flowered, axillary heads, petals shorter than sepals. Fruit spherical, deeply 2-lobed, or 1-lobed by abortion, each lobe c. 4 mm in diameter, pubescent, yellowish. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | microcarpa: with small fruits. |
Habitat: | In riverine fringes and open deciduous woodland, sometimes thicket forming. |
Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 500 m |
Flowering time: | Oct - Nov |
Worldwide distribution: | Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | E,S |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Friday 30 January 2009 |
Literature: |
Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 573. (Includes a picture). Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 258. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 81. Wild, H. (1963). Tiliaceae Flora Zambesiaca 2(1) Page 56. |
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