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Grewia hexamita, the giant raisin, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to Mozambique and adjoining countries.[2] It is a large tree for a Grewia, reaching 5 m (16 ft).[3] It is the most preferred woody plant of African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana), who browse on it in all seasons, unlike even other species of Grewia.[4]

Grewia hexamita
Close-up of flowers
View of foliage
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Grewia
Species:
G. hexamita
Binomial name
Grewia hexamita
Synonyms[2]
  • Grewia dumicola Exell
  • Grewia megistocarpa Burret
  • Grewia messinica Burtt Davy & Greenway
  • Grewia schweickerdtii Burret

References


  1. Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2020). "Grewia hexamita". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T146455855A146455857. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T146455855A146455857.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. "Grewia hexamita Burret". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  3. Mothogoane, M.S. (August 2012). "Grewia hexamita Burret". Plants of the Week. South Africa National Biodiversity Institute. Retrieved 1 June 2021. SA Tree No: 460
  4. Viljoen, J. J.; Reynecke, H. C.; Panagos, M. D.; Langbauer, W. R.; Ganswindt, A. (2013). "Seasonal Selection Preferences for Woody Plants by Breeding Herds of African Elephants (Loxodonta africana) in a Woodland Savanna". International Journal of Ecology. 2013: 1–10. doi:10.1155/2013/769587. hdl:2263/39625.


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