Grewia velutina

(Forssk.) Lam.

Malvaceae Edible: Fruit 2 iNaturalist observations

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Description

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.

Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

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

Where It Grows

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Uganda,

Cultivation

Plants are grown by seeds.

Production

It is slow growing.

Notes

These were in the Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.

Synonyms

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

Also Known As

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

References (8)

Addis, G., Asfaw, Z & Woldu, Z., 2013, Ethnobotany of Wild and Semi-wild Edible Plants of Konso Ethnic Community, South Ethiopia. Ethnobotany Research and Applications. 11:121-141
Assefa, A. & Abebe, T., 2010, Wild Edible Trees and Shrubs in the Semi-arid Lowlands of Southern Ethiopia. Journal of Science and Development 1 (1) 2010
Bahru, T., et al, 2013, Wild Edible Plants: Sustainable Use and Management by Indigenous Communities in and the Buffer Area of Awah National Park, Ethiopia. Ethiop. J. Sci., 36(2): 93-108
Edwards. S., et al, (Eds), 1995, Flora of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Vol.2, Part 2 Canellaceae to Euphorbiaceae. Uppsala, Sweden. p 162
Ethiopia: Famine Food Field Guide. http://www.africa.upenn.edu/faminefood/category3.htm

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Gemedo-Dalle, T., et al, 2005, Plant Biodiversity and Ethnobotany of Borana Pastoralists in Southern Oromia, Ethiopia. Economic Botany 59(1) pp. 43-65
Goode, P., 1989, Edible Plants of Uganda. FAO p 30 (As Grewia canescens)
Lulekal, E., et al, 2011, Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity. Afrika Focus - Vol. 24, No 2. pp 71-121