Melochia odorata
Also known as: Melochia hispida Hook. & Arn. +2 more
- Melochia hispida Hook. & Arn.
- Melochia vitiensis A.Gray
- Riedlea odorata (L.fil.) DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Tropical Asia and the Pacific, Melochia odorata is a shrub or tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Papuasia, South-Central Pacific, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Fiji, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Tonga, Tuamotu, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Gilbert Is.