Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
452607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jamaica 5: 165 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451939



Common Names

  • Melochia villosa
  • Hairy Melochia
  • Melochia


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Synonyms

  • Melochia hirsuta Cav. [unknown]
  • Melochia subcordata Morong [unknown]
  • Melochia hirsuta macrophylla K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia hirsuta calophylla K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Sida villosa Mill. [unknown]
  • Riedlea hirsuta (Cav.) DC. [unknown]
  • Riedlea serrata Vent. [unknown]
  • Mougeotia hirsuta (Cav.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Melochia cephalodes K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia jurgensenii (Turcz.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Melochia tenella (Turcz.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Melochia vestita Benth. [unknown]
  • Melochia clinopodium A.St.-Hil. & Naudin [unknown]
  • Melochia serrata A.St.-Hil. & Naudin [unknown]
  • Riedlea heterotricha Turcz. [unknown]
  • Visenia hirsuta (Cav.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Visenia serrata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Melochia villosa villosa [unknown]
  • Riedlea jurgensenii Turcz. [unknown]
  • Riedlea tenella Turcz. [unknown]
  • Riedlea serrata glabrescens C.Presl [unknown]
  • Riedlea elongata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Melochia lilacina A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Melochia densiflora Miq. [unknown]
  • Riedlea cubensis Turcz. [unknown]
  • Riedlea scutellarioides Turcz. [unknown]
  • Melochia scutellarioides (Turcz.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Melochia hirsuta grandiflora K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia hirsuta rotundifolia K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia hirsuta glabrata K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia hirsuta glabrescens (C.Presl) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Melochia hirsuta paraguayensis McPherson [unknown]
  • Riedlea glabrescens (C.Presl) Small [unknown]
  • Malveopsis spicata aurantiaca Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malveopsis spicata ovata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malveopsis spicata pauciflora Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Melochia villosa (also called 'Hairy Melochia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It can be found in moist, shady forests and is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and its white and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melochia villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Melochia villosa var. tomentosa (K.Schum.) Goldberg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melochia villosa is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melochia villosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is grown from seed and can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be grown in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Melochia villosa

Melochia villosa can be found in India, particularly in the states of Assam and West Bengal.

Melochia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melochia villosa?

Melochia villosa

What is the common name of Melochia villosa?

Hairy Melochia

What is the natural habitat of Melochia villosa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

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-2508112: 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.