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Melochia umbellata

Gunpowder Tree, Hierba Del Soldado
Other regional names: Tangkal Bintenoo
  • Tangkal Bintenoo
Also known as: Aleurodendron album Reinw. +17 more
  • Aleurodendron album Reinw.
  • Glossospermum cordatum Wall.
  • Glossospermum velutinum Wall.
  • Hypericum pentandrum Blanco
  • Melochia arborea Blanco
  • Melochia indica (J.F.Gmel.) Kurz
  • Melochia indica var. deglabrata Koord. & Valeton
  • Melochia odorata var. schlechteri Mildbr.
  • Melochia velutina Wall. ex Bedd.
  • Riedlea aleurodendron Steud.
  • Riedlea cordata Steud.
  • Riedlea tiliaefolia DC.
  • Riedlea tiliifolia DC.
  • Riedlea velutina DC.
  • Riedlea wallichiana Steud.
  • Visenia alba Endl. ex Walp.
  • Visenia indica J.F.Gmel.
  • Visenia javanica Jungh.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Malvaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Indigenous to Tropical Asia and the Pacific, Melochia umbellata (commonly known as Gunpowder tree or Hierba Del Soldado) is a tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Christmas I., India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is., Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam

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)
Hawaii, Sri Lanka

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