About Grewia flavescens Juss.
Nomenclature
Grewia flavescens Juss. is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It goes by the common names rough-leaved raisin, sandpaper raisin, and donkey berry; the name donkey berry is also shared with the species Grewia bicolor.
Native Distribution
This plant is native to sub‑Saharan Africa, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and India.
Human and Agricultural Uses
It is classified as an underutilized crop, used both for its fruit and as livestock forage.
Herbivory
Caterpillars of Anaphe reticulata have been recorded feeding on its foliage.
