As classified in WFO snapshot
June 2025
latest classification for this taxon
genus
Melochia
This genus name was first published in Sp. Pl. [Linnaeus] 2: 674 [774] (1753)
At the time of this classification snapshot, this genus name was accepted by WFO (placed as the accepted name of a taxon). Its description and other taxonomic data can be found on World Flora Online, id: wfo-4000023685.
Literature
Statistics
Synonyms of Melochia
| Name | Author | Protologue | Nomenclator | WFO link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anamorpha | Nuev. Jen. Esp. 9. 1854. | wfo-4000001838 | ||
| Glossospermum | Numer. List n. 1153. 1829. | wfo-4000015814 | ||
| Lochemia | Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2 11: 172. 1839. | wfo-4000022056 | ||
| Moluchia | Malvenfam. 10. 1787. | wfo-4000024597 | ||
| Mougeotia | F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 326 (1823) | wfo-4000024913 | ||
| Physocodon | Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(1): 212. 1858. | wfo-4000029546 | ||
| Polychlaena | Gen. Hist. 1: 488. 1831. | wfo-4000030713 | ||
| Riedlea | Mém. Cl. Sci. Math. Inst. Natl. France 8(1): 2 (1807) | wfo-4000033272 | ||
| Visenia | Nat. Hist. 2(8): 308, t. 46, f. 3. 1777. (31 Dec 1777) | wfo-4000040346 | ||
| Aleurodendron | Cat. Gew. Buitenzorg (Blume) 87, nomen. 1823; Syll. Ratisb. ii. (1828) 12. | wfo-4000044896 | ||
| Altheria | Gen. Nov. Madagasc. 19. 1806 [17 Nov 1806] | wfo-4000044897 | ||
| Riedleja | Cat. Hort. Bot. Bogor. (Hasskarl) 205 (1844). [Oct 1844] | wfo-4000044906 | ||
| Meluchia | – | wfo-4100004130 |
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