Grewia rothii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Malvales and categorized under the family Malvaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Grewia and the species Grewia rothii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across various regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the state of Assam and throughout much of India. Its presence extends to the lush landscapes of Bangladesh and the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya. Beyond the subcontinent, the species also inhabits the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar. Together, these locations define the natural range of this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Grewia rothii is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing the plant to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, it avoids the complete cycle of death and regeneration seen in annuals, instead establishing a long-term presence that facilitates continuous growth and reproductive potential. This enduring lifecycle enables the plant to develop robust structural components, such as woody stems or significant root systems, which support its survival through varying seasonal conditions. Unlike biennial plants that complete their life cycle in two years, the perennial nature of Grewia rothii ensures a prolonged period of biological activity, contributing to its stability and longevity within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Grewia rothii is characterized by its growth form as a shrub, exhibiting a distinct woody structure. As a terrestrial species, it thrives in land-based environments rather than aquatic or semiaquatic habitats. The plant is self-supporting in its structural habit, meaning it does not function as a climber, and it maintains an independent biological existence as a non-parasitic organism.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Grewia rothii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Grewia rothii has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, 6-Methoxyharman, 6-hydroxyharman, BETA-SITOSTEROL, CHLOROPHYLL B.

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

6-Methoxyharman

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

6-hydroxyharman

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

CHLOROPHYLL B

1. Scientific reports

Carotenoids

1. Scientific reports

Harman

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Lupeol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Phenols

1. Scientific reports

beta-Sitosterol glucoside

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Grewia rothii has 13 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antitumor

1. Dr. Duke

Antiviral

1. Dr. Duke

Aphidifuge

1. Dr. Duke

Cytotoxic

1. Dr. Duke

Hypolipemic

1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Grewia rothii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract.

Methanol extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology