Malvaceae FAMILY

Trichospermum grewiifolium

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Trichospermum grewiifolium is a tree with a broad or narrow crown; it can grow 9 - 18 metres or more tall. The bole can be up to 60cm in diameter[ 331 Title Flora of Guatemala Publication Author Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark Website http://www.archive.org/ Publisher Year 1946 - 1976 ISBN Description A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/ ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood and fibre. A very showy and handsome tree when in bloom because of the contrasting pink and brilliant violet of the flowers, which are produced in lavish abundance[ 331 Title Flora of Guatemala Publication Author Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark Website http://www.archive.org/ Publisher Year 1946 - 1976 ISBN Description A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/ ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeC. America - Panama to Mexico.

HabitatMoist or wet forest or thickets, often in pastures, at or a little above sea level[ 331 Title Flora of Guatemala Publication Author Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark Website http://www.archive.org/ Publisher Year 1946 - 1976 ISBN Description A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/ ].