Botanical Overview
Grewia flavescens 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
It is considered to be an underutilized crop, both for its fruit and its use for livestock forage. 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 flavescens has been recorded in 10 countries and territories worldwide, including Burkina Faso, Botswana, Ethiopia, India, Namibia, and others.
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. Systematic pharmacological studies are needed to validate the traditional uses attributed to this species.