Synonyms: 

Grewia arborea Roxb. ex Rottl

Grewia asiatica var. vestita Wall. ex Mast.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Malvales Juss.

Family: Malvaceae

Native: Indian Subcontinent to China.

Common Names

English – Dhaman

Malayalam – ഉന്നം

Description:

Grewia tiliifolia is a shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of pink or purple flowers.

Habitat: Deciduous forest.

Distribution: E.africa, southern China, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos. Vietnam.

Uses: Grewia tiliifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as coughs, fevers, and digestive issues.