Melhania oblongifolia
Melhania oblongifolia F.Muell.
Melhania oblongifolia is a species in the genus Melhania, belonging to the family Malvaceae. It was first described by F.Muell. in 1859. The species is native to several regions in Australia, including New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia, as well as New Guinea.
Description
Melhania oblongifolia is a member of the Malvaceae family, commonly known as the mallow family. It is found in various parts of northern and western Australia, including New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia, as well as in New Guinea. The species was first formally described in 1859 by Ferdinand von Mueller, an influential Australian botanist. As part of the genus Melhania, it shares characteristics typical of the group, which includes herbaceous and shrubby species. Its distribution across multiple Australian states and New Guinea suggests a certain adaptability to different environmental conditions within its range.
Distribution
New Guinea · New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Western Australia
Synonyms
Melhania oblongifolia f. angustifolia