Grewia lasiodiscus K.Schum.

A shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m tall. The branches are often tangled. The leaves are simple and alternate. The leaves are narrowly oval and 3-10 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The base is rounded or wedge shaped. The flowers are in groups in the axils of the leaves. There are 1-4 flowers in a group. The flowers are 2 cm across. The sepals are yellow to red. The fruit is round and fleshy and 7-12 mm across. It is brown and is not lobed. There are 1-2 seeds.

It is a tropical plant. It grows in arid places. It grows in the savannah in West Africa.

The fruit is eaten. It is also used to make a drink. It is also used as a spice or condiment,.

Plants can be grown from seed. Seed are best soaked in sulphuric acid for 60 minutes then soaked in water for 24 hours before planting.