Botanical Overview
Grewia bicolor is a species in the Tiliaceae family. This species belongs to the Tiliaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
In Africa Grewia bicolor is one of the most important forages during the dry season, when all herbivores, wild and domestic, find it palatable. It is particularly enjoyed by giant eland (Taurotragus derbianus) and domestic goats (Capra aegagrus hircus). Caterpillars of Anaphe reticulata have been found to feed on the foliage.
Family Context
The Tiliaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Jew’s Mallow — 10 documented uses
- Grewia asiatica — 9 documented uses
- Cereso — 5 documented uses
- Grewia tenax — 3 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Grewia bicolor has been recorded in , and Benin.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulin.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. The limited documentation available for this species represents an opportunity for ethnobotanical research.