Grewia microcarpa
K. Schum.
Green square-stem grewia
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Description
A bushy shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The twigs have hairs that fall off leaving a red coloured twig. The leaves are narrowly oval and up to 5 cm long by 2 cm wide. There are close teeth along the edge. There are yellow hairs underneath. The flowers are small and yellow. They occur in groups of 2-6. The fruit is round or two lobed.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands and highlands. It grows in dry scrub.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe,
Notes
These were in the families Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Mkone, Mkongedeka, Msokote, Nkoma
References (2)
- Dale, I. R. and Greenway, P. J., 1961, Kenya Trees and Shrubs. Nairobi. p 566
- http://www.fao.org/forestry/25323-096344a3de335832e8f363c3ac5184a66.pdf
