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Malvaceae
Melochia

not marked as a favorite taxon Melochia spicata (Linnaeus) Fryxell var. spicata. Common name: Bretonica-peluda. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Calcareous pine flatwoods, disturbed areas. Distribution: Probably native in peninsular FL, and widely distributed in tropical America, the original distribution somewhat uncertain.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: See Dorr (2023) for discussion of the complicated nomenclature reflected in the synonymy.

Synonymy ⓘ: = POWO, Dorr (2023); Malva spicata L. < Melochia spicata (L.) Fryxell — Fl4, K4, NS, WH3, WI; < Melochia villosa (Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle — FNA6, Brizicky (1966); < Riedlea glabrescens (C.Presl) Small — S13; < Riedlea hirsuta (Cav.) A.DC. — S. Basionym: Malva spicata L. 1759

Links to other floras: < Melochia villosa - FNA6

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC (name change)

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image #1 of Melochia spicata var. spicata© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷
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