Bretonica peluda (Melochia villosa, Fl. Jamaica 5: 165 (1926))

Family: Malvaceae

Author: (Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle

Bibliography: Fl. Jamaica 5: 165 (1926)

Year: 1926

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Melochia

Vegetable: False

Observations: Trop. & Subtrop. America

Description

Bretonica peluda, scientifically named Melochia villosa, is a noteworthy member of the Malvaceae family. This plant was first described in the Flora of Jamaica in volume 5, page 165, published in 1926. The authoritative classification was provided by (Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle.

This species thrives predominantly in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is well-adapted to these climates, showcasing its resilience and the ecological niches it occupies within these biodiverse landscapes.

Melochia villosa is appreciated not just for its botanical attributes but also for its role in the ecosystems where it flourishes. Its presence supports local flora and fauna, contributing to the ecological balance and biodiversity of tropical and subtropical regions.

Understanding and studying Bretonica peluda is crucial for botanists and ecologists aiming to conserve and maintain the rich plant diversity of tropical and subtropical America. With ongoing attention and research, we can continue to learn more about this remarkable species and its contributions to its natural habitats.

Common Names

En: Bretonica peluda

Synonyms

Distribution

• Argentina Northeast (native)
• Belize (native)
• Bolivia (native)
• Brazil North (native)
• Brazil Northeast (native)
• Brazil South (native)
• Brazil Southeast (native)
• Brazil West-Central (native)
• Colombia (native)
• Costa Rica (native)
• Cuba (native)
• Dominican Republic (native)
• Ecuador (native)
• El Salvador (native)
• Florida (native)
• French Guiana (native)
• Georgia (native)
• Guatemala (native)
• Guyana (native)
• Haiti (native)
• Honduras (native)
• Jamaica (native)
• Leeward Is. (native)
• Louisiana (native)
• Mexico Gulf (native)
• Mexico Northeast (native)
• Mexico Southeast (native)
• Mexico Southwest (native)
• Nicaragua (native)
• Panamá (native)
• Paraguay (native)
• Peru (native)
• Puerto Rico (native)
• Suriname (native)
• Trinidad-Tobago (native)
• Venezuela (native)
• Venezuelan Antilles (native)
• Windward Is. (native)

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Flower

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Leaf

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Other

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Habit

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Fruit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/6686697)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:157043-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Melochia villosa (Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle)

Specifications

Growth