TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Grewia lasiocarpa
Elepants Ear Grewia, Forest Raisin, Shaggy RaisinFamily: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Grewioideae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Tall shrub or small tree with beautiful pink flowers and large, velvet, round leaves 2-4" wide. Rare plant; leaves are very ornamental tropical looking. Cold hardy at least to light frost. Fast growing.
Similar plants:
- Grewia asiatica, Grewia subinaequalis (Phalsa, Falsa, Sherbet Berry)
- Grewia bicolor (White Raisin)
- Grewia flavescens (Sandpaper Raisin)
- Grewia occidentalis (Lavender Star Flower)
- Grewia robusta (Raisin Bush)
- Grewia sp. (Raisin Bush)
- Grewia vernicosa (Raisin Bush)
- Grewia villosa (Mallow Raisin)
- Kleinhovia hospita, Kleinhovia serrata, Grewia meyeniana (Guest Tree,Tan-ag)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/grewia_lasiocarpa.htm