Grewia lasiocarpa (Elepants Ear Grewia)

Grewia lasiocarpa (Elephants Ear Grewia) with light pink flower petals, close up.
Grewia lasiocarpa (Elephants Ear Grewia) pink flowers with yellow stamens above large green leaves.

Botanical name: Grewia lasiocarpa

Common names: Elepants Ear Grewia, Forest Raisin, Shaggy Raisin

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Grewioideae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

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 lasiocarpa (Elepants Ear Grewia)


Image gallery: 6 images
Grewia lasiocarpa (Elepants Ear Grewia) with dark green textured leaves on a plant branch
Grewia lasiocarpa (Elephant Ear Grewia) green leaves on a slender brown woody stem close up
Grewia lasiocarpa (Elephants Ear Grewia) white flower with yellow center, close up plant photography.
Grewia lasiocarpa (Elepants Ear Grewia) pale pink flower with yellow stamens, close up
Grewia lasiocarpa (Elephant Ear Grewia) pink flower close up with yellow center and green leaves.
Grewia lasiocarpa (Elephant Ear Grewia) tan brown seeds lying on a white paper surface
Grewia lasiocarpa seeds


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