Grewia for id 280211MK3

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Muthu Karthick

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Feb 28, 2011, 3:53:02 AM2/28/11
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Dear all,
Please help to id this edible Grewia sp. shrub. Commonly seen in the dry forests of Sathyamangalam. 

Could this be Grewia villosa?

Date/Time- 

20-11-2010/ 04:10 PM

Location- Place, Altitude, GP

ca.300asl; Sathyamangalam RF, TN

Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type- 

dry forest [wild]

Plant Habit-

 shrub

Height/Length- 

2 m long

Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- 

10 x 8 cm;

Inflorescence Type/ Size-

single

Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- 

yellow; c. 1 cm across

Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds- 

 1-2 cm across

Other Information like Fragrance, Pollinator, Uses etc.- 


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Rashida Atthar

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Feb 28, 2011, 5:54:02 AM2/28/11
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Perhaps Grewia villosa willd.
 
regards,
Rashida. 

Satish Chile

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Feb 28, 2011, 6:02:47 AM2/28/11
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I think Rashida ji is right this is Grewia villosa.
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tanay bose

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Feb 28, 2011, 9:51:38 AM2/28/11
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Yes Grewia villosa because of its villose (hairy) morphology
Tanay
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Muthu Karthick

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Mar 1, 2011, 7:11:23 AM3/1/11
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Dear all,
Many thanks for the identification.
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