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.
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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