Grewia flavescens

Grewia flavescens Juss.

Common names

Sandpaper raisin (English); kasaza, mulumpanda (Kunda); kankande, katambala, napose, tenza, mulumpanda (Nyanja).

General description and distinguishing characteristics

Multi-stemmed shrub, flowers November to January, fruits found January to October.

Range and habitat

Valley riverine fringe woodland and thicket

Levees and sand deposits of major rivers; In Mopane woodland on sand.