Grewia hirsuta
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGrewia hirsuta is an Asian species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae.
Description
A large shrub or small tree. It is spreading and grows about 3 m tall. It puts up annual shoots. The leaves have teeth. There are scattered rough hairs underneath. The flowers contain both sexes. The fruit are round or have 2 lobes.
Edible Uses
The tart fruit are eaten raw when ripe or used to make juice drinks.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are acid and used in juice drinks. The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
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Medicinal Uses
Grewia species are valued in many cultures for their medicinal virtues. The main medicinal action appears to come from the mucilage that is found in the leaves, stems and roots, which has been shown to have soothing and healing properties. Taken internally it is often used as a remedy for diarrhoea and dysentery, for example, whilst externally it is applied to wounds, cuts, ulcers, irritations etc. The plant can be taken as a simple infusion or decoction, or it can be applied topically as a poultice of the plant, or the mucilage can be extracted from the plant, if required, by maceration and then decoction. . Various parts of the plant are used in the treatment of headaches, eye complaints, sores and cholera. An ethanolic extract of stem bark exhibited antiviral and diuretic activity. The leaves are useful in the treatment of nose and eye diseases, splenic enlargement, piles, rheumatism and for relieving joint pain. The roots are used in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery and as a dressing for wounds.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical Asia. It grows in grassland. Melbourne Botanical gardens.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam,
Propagation
Seed - we have no specific information for this species but seed of this genus is generally best sown as soon as it is ripe. Stored seed has a hard seedcoat and may benefit from scarification before sowing in order to speed up and improve germination. This can usually be done by pouring a small amount of nearly boiling water on the seeds (being careful not to cook them!), allowing the mix to cool somewhat and then leaving it in a warm place to soak for 12 - 24 hours. Sow the seeds in situ or in a nursery seedbed or trays - do not allow the compost to become dry. Germination and early growth are usually quite quick. Cuttings - best taken with a heel.
Other Uses
A good quality fibre is obtained from the bark. It is used for making ropes.
Production
In northeastern India plants flowers and fruit August to July.
Notes
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.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chinnaachu, Cikkudippe, Coke khong-long, Govali, Gursakari, Gursukdi, Hukta-pata, Jana, Jibilike, Kakarundah, Kallai, Kirmid, Kolhati, Kukurbicha, Kulo, Kyet-tayaw, Pichondi, Sakkarai palam, Sirukadalai, Soh-synting, Sunaranga, Tamna, Tavidu, Tayaw
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