Grewia / ˈɡruːiə / is a large flowering plant genus in the mallow family Malvaceae, in the expanded sense as proposed by the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group. Formerly, Grewia was placed in either the family Tiliaceae or the Sparrmanniaceae.

A dense, attractive shrub or small tree with dark green leaves 3-10m high, sometimes scrambling. The common names are "crossberry" and "four-corner." Its simple leaves are shiny, deep green and slightly fleshy, about 5-7cm long with small rounded teeth.

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Grewia asiatica, commonly known as phalsa [3] or falsa, [4] is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae. [4] [5] Grewia celtidifolia was initially considered a mere variety of phalsa, but is now recognized as a distinct species. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 8 m tall.

It is a scrambling deciduous shrub or small tree reaching up to 3m in height. Purple star-shaped flowers (measuring 1.5 to 3cm across) appear in summer (October - January), followed by distinctive four-lobed fruits (hence the common name cross-berry and four-corner).

Grewia occidentalis (Lavender Star Flower) is a large shrub or small tree, native to South Africa, which can be used for bonsai. It will grow to a height of 5 to 10 feet tall in ideal conditions, while in cooler regions it will usually remain a small tree, reaching a maximum height of 10 to 20 feet.

Grewia occidentalis is Endemic (restricted to a particular geographic location) in southern Africa. This was the first known species of this genus in southern Africa. Grewia occidentalis L. var. occidentalis is the only variety that occurs in South Africa. It occurs over a wide range of altitudes.

Plant database entry for Crossberry (Grewia occidentalis) with 14 images and 39 data details.

Apr 26, 2019 · The Grewia occidentalis L. (1753) is a woody evergreen or deciduous shrub, in less favourable climates, up to about 3 m tall, with tendentially prostrate branches, initially brown-reddish and pubescent, then greyish and glabrous.

Grewia occidentalis is a very hardy, fast growing, evergreen shrub with attractive, rough, glossy, quite dark green leaves and trailing stems. It bears gorgeous star-like pink flowers with a cluster of prominent, bright yellow stamens from October to January.