Malachra capitata
Also known as: Hibiscus capitatus (L.) Mabb. +18 more
- Hibiscus capitatus (L.) Mabb.
- Malachra capitata var. flavida Kuntze
- Malachra capitata var. lasiocarpa Kuntze
- Malachra capitata var. microcalyx Kuntze
- Malachra capitata var. mollis Kuntze
- Malachra capitata var. normalis Kuntze
- Malachra capitata var. triloba Kuntze
- Malachra heptaphylla A.St.-Hil.
- Malachra heptaphylla Fisch.
- Malachra heptaphylla Fisch. ex Hornem.
- Malachra mexicana Schrad.
- Malachra palmata Moench
- Malachra triloba Desf. ex Poir.
- Malachra velutina Triana & Planch.
- Napaea latifolia Blanco
- Sida capitata L.
- Urena capitata (L.) M.Gómez
- Urena capitata var. capitata
- Urena capitata var. rotundifolia M.Gómez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Malachra capitata is a herbaceous perennial within the Malvaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Texas, Venezuela, Windward 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)
Assam, Bangladesh, Galápagos, India, Louisiana, Marianas, Marquesas, Myanmar, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Zaïre