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Melochia L.

Sp. Pl. 2: 674 (as 774)-675 (1753).

Reference(s): Arènes, J. (1959)

Status: this genus has not yet been assessed for species diversity and endemism

- Species in Fl. Madag: 4 (2 endemic, 1 indigenous non-endemic, 1 naturalised)

Species level data entry: not yet complete

Note: Formerly placed in Sterculiaceae

Updated on: 03 Jun. 2008

Lower Taxa:

• Melochia corchorifolia L.
• Melochia longibracteolata Arènes
• Melochia pterocarpa Arènes
• Melochia supina L. = Melochia corchorifolia L.
• Melochia truncata Willd. = Melochia corchorifolia L.
• Riedlea corchorifolia (L.) DC. = Melochia corchorifolia L.
• Riedlea supina (L.) DC. = Melochia corchorifolia L.
• Riedlea truncata (Willd.) DC. = Melochia corchorifolia L.
• Visenia corchorifolia (L.) Spreng. = Melochia corchorifolia L.
• Visenia supina (L.) Spreng. = Melochia corchorifolia L.

 

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