Melochia kerriifolia
Melochia kerriifolia Triana & Planch.
Melochia kerriifolia is a species in the Malvaceae family, first described in 1862 by Triana & Planch. It is native to several regions in Central and South America, including Tolima in Colombia, Guatemala, and parts of Mexico such as the Gulf, Southeast, and Southwest regions, as well as Nicaragua and Venezuela.
Description
Melochia kerriifolia belongs to the genus Melochia within the Malvaceae family. The species was formally published in 1862 by botanists Triana and Planch. Its geographic range includes Tolima in Colombia, as well as various regions in Mexico including the Gulf, Southeast, and Southwest areas, in addition to Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This species is part of a broader distribution pattern typical of the genus Melochia, which is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Distribution
Tolima · Colombia · Guatemala · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Nicaragua · Venezuela
Synonyms
Melochia humboldtiana
