Grewia flavescens
Grewia flavescens, commonly known as the Yellow Grewia, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to the arid landscapes of Southern Africa. Valued for its medicinal properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Grewia flavescens
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae, it is classified under the genus Grewia. Its specific species designation is Grewia flavescens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Grewia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Grewia flavescens, is referred to by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic context. In Afrikaans, it is commonly called Skurweblaarrosyntjie, while in Sesotho, it is known as Mubhununu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Skurweblaarrosyntjie | Wikidata |
| sn | Mubhununu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its natural range includes the nation of Burkina. It can also be found growing across the territory of Gambia. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical presence extends into the country of Mali.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Grewia flavescens, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. The leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and texture, serving as the concentrated source of bioactive compounds used in herbal remedies. In many local practices, these leaves are harvested to prepare infusions or decoctions, leveraging their natural properties to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Grewia flavescens has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, lupeol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Grewia flavescens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Retained placentas, arthritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Retained placentas | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |