Melochia argentina
Also known as: Malvastrum casabambense Stuck. +4 more
- Malvastrum casabambense Stuck.
- Melochia argentina Hassl.
- Melochia argentina var. genuinum Hassl.
- Melochia argentina var. guina Hassl.
- Melochia argentina var. lanceolata Hassl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Found natively in South America, Melochia argentina is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Paraguay