Melochia caracasana
Also known as: Melochia macrophylla Kunth +3 more
- Melochia macrophylla Kunth
- Mougeotia caracasana (Jacq.) Kunth
- Riedlea caracasana (Jacq.) DC.
- Visenia caracasana (Jacq.) Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Melochia caracasana
Melochia caracasana is a shrub or tree within the Malvaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles