Visenia umbellata . (Melochia umbellata)
Description
Melochia umbellata is a shrub or small tree, growing to 2-15 m in height. It grows rapidly and is able to colonise disturbed land. It has large, broadly ovate, leaves 90-300 mm long. The flowers are usually pale pink to red. The seeds are winged and wind-dispersed.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Malvales
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Family: Malvaceae
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Genus: Melochia
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