Melochia nodiflora
Bretonica Prieta
Also known as: Melochia carpinifolia J.C.Wendl. +7 more
- Melochia carpinifolia J.C.Wendl.
- Melochia conglobata Sessé & Moc.
- Melochia nodiflora var. longipetiolata Kitan.
- Melochia urticifolia Standl.
- Mougeotia nodiflora (Sw.) Kunth
- Riedlea nodiflora (Sw.) DC.
- Riedlea urticifolia Turcz.
- Visenia nodiflora (Sw.) Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Melochia nodiflora (commonly known as Bretonica Prieta) is a shrub within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India, Mauritius, Réunion, Sri Lanka, Vietnam