Melochia chamaedrys var. decumbens
Also known as: Melochia chamaedrys f. decumbens (R.E.Fr.) Ekman +1 more
- Melochia chamaedrys f. decumbens (R.E.Fr.) Ekman
- Melochia decumbens R.E.Fr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Melochia chamaedrys var. decumbens is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in South America, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Melochia chamaedrys, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, Uruguay
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