Melhania erythroxylon
Melhania erythroxylon (G.Forst.) R.Br.
Melhania erythroxylon is a species in the genus Melhania, belonging to the Malvaceae family. It was first described in 1812 and is native to St. Helena.
Description
Melhania erythroxylon (G.Forst.) R.Br. is a member of the Malvaceae, or mallow, family. This species is endemic to St. Helena, an island in the South Atlantic Ocean. The scientific name was published in 1812. It is part of the genus Melhania, which includes various flowering plants found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions.
Distribution
St.Helena
Synonyms
Trochetia erythroxylonTrochetiopsis erythroxylonPentapetes erythroxylonAssonia erythroxylonDombeya erythroxylon