Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
452875

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jamaica 5: 164 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452207



Common Names

  • Melochia pilosa
  • Hairy Melochia
  • Hairy False Cotton


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Synonyms

  • Visenia venosa (Sw.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Visenia ulmariae Spreng. [unknown]
  • Visenia polystachya (Kunth) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Mougeotia polystachya Kunth [unknown]
  • Melochia venosa Sw. [unknown]
  • Melochia ulmarioides A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Melochia polystachya (Kunth) Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Riedlea ulmariae Steud. [unknown]
  • Riedlea venosa (Sw.) DC. [unknown]
  • Sida pilosa Mill. [unknown]
  • Melochia venosa squarrosa K.Schum. & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Riedlea jamaicensis DC. [unknown]
  • Melochia venosa betonicaefolia K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia venosa polystachya K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia venosa sericea K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia interrupta (Schltdl.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Riedlea polystachya DC. [unknown]
  • Melochia jamaicensis Balb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Melochia sericea A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Visenia sericea Spreng. [unknown]
  • Riedlea virgultosa Macfad. [unknown]
  • Riedlea interrupta Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Riedlea sericea (St.-Hil.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Melochia gracilis A.St.-Hil. & Naudin [unknown]
  • Melochia nitidula A.St.-Hil. & Naudin [unknown]
  • Riedlea argentea Poepp. ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia paniculata Willd. ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia venosa widgrenii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia venosa typica K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia venosa purpurea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Melochia venosa flava Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Melochia pilosa (also called Hairy Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Melochia pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melochia pilosa has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melochia pilosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Melochia pilosa

Melochia pilosa is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in moist, shaded areas such as rainforests and can be purchased from online nurseries.

Melochia pilosa FAQ

What are the common names of Melochia pilosa?

Hairy Mallow, Hairy Melochia

What is the growth habit of Melochia pilosa?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.

What is the natural habitat of Melochia pilosa?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Species in the Melochia genus

Melochia villosa, Melochia manducata, Melochia makateaensis, Melochia lupulina, Melochia longidentata, Melochia kerriifolia, Melochia hermannioides, Melochia hassleriana, Melochia graminifolia, Melochia nudiflora, Melochia nodiflora, Melochia mollipila, Melochia melissifolia, Melochia mollis, Melochia caracasana, Melochia arenosa, Melochia bissei, Melochia crenata, Melochia corchorifolia, Melochia urticifolia, Melochia ulmifolia, Melochia pyramidata, Melochia pulverulenta, Melochia pterocarpa, Melochia pilosa, Melochia parvifolia, Melochia parhamii, Melochia tomentosa, Melochia sergipana, Melochia trujilloi, Melochia longebracteolata, Melochia betsiliensis, Melochia anomala, Melochia argentina, Melochia betonicifolia, Melochia chamaedrys, Melochia illicioides, Melochia lanata, Melochia lanceolata, Melochia simplex, Melochia splendens, Melochia tomentella, Melochia leucantha, Melochia peruviana, Melochia bernoulliana, Melochia goldbergii, Melochia morongii, Melochia thymifolia, Melochia speciosa, Melochia canescens,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2508654: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
William Fawcett (1851-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fawc.' in the authors string.