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Melhania muricata

Melhania muricata Balf.f.
Melhania muricata
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Melhania muricata is a species in the genus Melhania, belonging to the Malvaceae family. It was first described by Balf.f. in 1882 and is native to the Gulf States, Kenya, Oman, Socotra, Somalia, and Yemen.

Description

Melhania muricata is a member of the Malvaceae family, commonly known as the mallow family. This species was formally described by Balf.f. in 1882. It is geographically distributed across several regions in the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa, including the Gulf States, Kenya, Oman, Socotra, Somalia, and Yemen. The species is part of the genus Melhania, which is known for its diverse range of flowering plants.

Distribution

Gulf States · Kenya · Oman · Socotra · Somalia · Yemen

Synonyms

Melhania parvifolia

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