Grewia insularis is a shrub or small tree. Its leaves are oblong to ovate, 40–110 mm long. The yellow flowers are usually 1–3 in an umbel, often with several umbels from one leaf-axil. The fruit is purple, often reduced to a subglobose drupe about 3 mm long.[2]
Distribution and habitatedit
Found only on Christmas Island, it occurs on the terraces on the northern coast.[2]
Relationshipsedit
The fruit and flowers of G. insularis are similar to those of G. glabra, while the shape of its leaves closely resemble those of G. eriocarpa.
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