Melochia parvifolia
Also known as: Melochia obovata Urb. +10 more
- Melochia obovata Urb.
- Melochia parviflora Loudon
- Melochia parvifolia f. genuina Hassl.
- Melochia parvifolia f. induta Hassl.
- Melochia parvifolia f. microphylla Hassl.
- Melochia parvifolia f. roseiflora K.Schum. & Hassl.
- Melochia parvifolia f. typica Hassl.
- Melochia parvifolia var. esperanzae Kuntze
- Melochia parvifolia var. genuina Hassl.
- Melochia parvifolia var. normalis Kuntze
- Melochia scordiifolia Turcz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Melochia parvifolia is a shrub within the Malvaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Cuba, Guyana, Netherlands Antilles, Paraguay, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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