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Melhania melanoxylon

Melhania melanoxylon (Sol. ex Sims) R.Br.
Melhania melanoxylon
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Melhania melanoxylon 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 melanoxylon (Sol. ex Sims) R.Br. is a member of the Malvaceae family, commonly known as the mallow family. The species is endemic to the island of St. Helena. It was formally published in 1812 and remains a recognized taxon within the genus Melhania.

Distribution

St.Helena

Synonyms

Trochetia melanoxylonPentapetes melanoxylonDombeya melanoxylonTrochetiopsis melanoxylon

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