Grewia
Raisinbushes
Grewia, commonly known as various local names depending on the species, is a versatile genus of flowering shrubs and trees. Renowned for its medicinal properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammatory conditions, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical value.
- Scientific name: Grewia
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | 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, belonging to the genus Grewia, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Bengali, it is referred to as পানিসরা (bn), while in Switzerland, the German name used is Sternbüsche (de-ch). In Myanmar, it is commonly called တရော်ပင် (my), and in Sweden, it is identified by the collective term Grewiasläktet (sv). Additionally, in Chinese, it is categorized as 扁担杆属 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bn | পানিসরা | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Sternbüsche | Wikidata |
| my | တရော်ပင် | Wikidata |
| sv | Grewiasläktet | Wikidata |
| zh | 扁担杆属 | Wikidata |
| ru | гревия | Wikidata |
| ar | نشم | Wikidata |
| ja | ウオトリギ属 | Wikidata |
| ta | பனிபிடுங்கி | Wikidata |
| fa | پوترو | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
Chemicals
Grewia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Triterpenoids, anthocyanins, glycosides, lignans, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |