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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

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Malvales

            • Family: Malvaceae

              • Genus: Melochia