Grewia chungii
(Merr.) Chun
Malvaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Malvaceae family native to Hainan, producing black fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Hainan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Synonyms
Microcos chungii Merr.
References (1)
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 176 (As Microcos chungii)