Melochia thymifolia
Also known as: Melochia nervosa var. purpurea Kuntze +3 more
- Melochia nervosa var. purpurea Kuntze
- Melochia pseudonodiflora Hochr.
- Melochia yungasensis Rusby
- Riedlea thymifolia C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Melochia thymifolia is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru