Grewia asiatica

Botanical name–Grewia asiatica

Common Name– Phalsa

Habit

• Deciduous
• Small tree
• Moderate growth
  
  

Specific Properties

• Drought resistant
  
  

Ecology

• Birds and mammals- squirrels, bats, sloth bear, civets, macaques feed on fruits
• Larval host plant for Baronet and Chestnut-streaked Sailer butterflies
• Attracts lots of bees and flies
  
  

Uses

• Edible fruits- used in making jams, squashes and chutneys
• Leaves have antimicrobial, anticancer, antiplatelet and antiemetic activities
• fruit possess anticancer, antioxidant, radioprotective and antihyperglycemic properties
• Stem bark are analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities
• Fruits are cooling tonic, relieve thirst, reduce burning sensations, remove biliousness beneficial for heart, blood, and liver disorders. Cure inflammation, heart and blood disorders, throat infections, anorexia, indigestion, stomatitis, hiccough, asthma, fevers and diarrhoea, tuberculosis, and sexual debility troubles
• Leaves are applied on wounds and cuts, relieves irritation and pain
• Fibre used in making ropes
• Shoots are used to strong baskets (used for transport of fruit and vegetables)
• Stem bark is used in sugar refining (jaggery preparation)
• Leaves are fodder
• The bark is used as a soap substitute
  
  

Propagation

• Seeds