Raisinbushes
Grewia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Raisinbushes, scientifically known as Grewia, is a resilient shrub native to arid regions of North America. Valued for its hardiness, this plant offers unique medicinal potential. Traditionally utilized in various herbal practices, its components are being studied for therapeutic properties, highlighting its importance in both ethnobotany and modern pharmacology.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Crossberries
- Donkeyberries
- Wild Raisins
- Crossberry
Scientific Names
Accepted name
GrewiaSynonyms
- Vinticena
- Chadara
- Arsis
- Mallococca
- Eleutherostylis
- Tridermia
- Balmeda
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Sternbüsche
- Sternbüsche
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 as Malvales and falls under the family Malvaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Grewia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Grewia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions of North Africa and Macaronesia. In the northern reaches of the African continent, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Algeria and Egypt. Its presence also extends across the Maghreb, specifically within the borders of Morocco. Additionally, the species is documented growing in the territory of Western Sahara. Finally, its range reaches into Macaronesia, where it is located in Cape Verde.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Grewia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, Glycosides, Lignans, Steroids, triterpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthocyanins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthocyanins
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Glycosides
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Lignans
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Steroids
- Journal of Asian natural products research
triterpenoids
- Journal of Asian natural products research