Melochia villosissima
| Melochia villosissima | |
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| Flowers and buds. Dededo, Guam. | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Melochia |
| Species: | M. villosissima
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| Binomial name | |
| Melochia villosissima | |
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Melochia villosissima (Chamorro: sayåfi), is a tree endemic to northwest Pacific Ocean islands, including South Iwo Jima and western Micronesian Islands (Caroline and Mariana Islands).[2][3] It is a small pioneer tree often found along roadsides and has a striking appearance due to its clusters of pink flowers.[1]
Gallery[edit]
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Hirsute (fuzzy) leaf of Melochia villosissima -
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Melochia villosissima tree along roadside in Dededo, Guam. -
Low branching habit of Melochia villosissima. Dededo, Guam. -
Melochia villosissima flower, Asan Beach Park, Guam
References[edit]
- ^ a b Plunkett, G.M. (2022). "Melochia villosissima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T197674771A198053315. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T197674771A198053315.en.
- ^ "Melochia villosissima (C.Presl) Merr. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "Melochia villosissima". The Plant List. 2010. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
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