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Melochia betonicifolia

Melochia betonicifolia A.St.-Hil.
Melochia betonicifolia
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Melochia betonicifolia is a species in the genus Melochia, belonging to the Malvaceae family. It was first described by A.St.-Hil. in 1825. The species is native to Brazil, with records from the Northeast and Southeast regions.

Description

Melochia betonicifolia is a member of the Malvaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the mallow family. The species was scientifically described by A.St.-Hil. in 1825. It is distributed within Brazil, specifically in the Northeast and Southeast regions. As part of the genus Melochia, it is related to other species within this taxonomic group that are found in various parts of the Neotropics.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast

Synonyms

Melochia cordiformisMelochia nepetoides

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