Melochia ulmifolia
Also known as: Melochia benthamii K.Schum. +4 more
- Melochia benthamii K.Schum.
- Melochia carthaginensis Willd. ex K.Schum.
- Melochia ramuliflora (Miq.) R.E.Fr.
- Riedlea dichotoma Turcz.
- Riedlea ramuliflora Miq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Found natively in South America, Melochia ulmifolia is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela