Chocolate Weed

Melochia corchorifolia is a plant species native to tropical regions and is commonly found in open, disturbed habitats. It is known for its weedy and invasive growth, which often prevents it from being cultivated on a larger scale. The species has a wide geographic range, occurring in areas such as the conterminous 48 United States, including Alabama and Arkansas, as well as in countries like India, Bangladesh, and Angola. A Dillenian illustration was used as the type for this species, and its status as the conserved type of the genus was approved by the General Committee following a proposal by Jarvis in 1992.