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Melochia nodiflora Sw., Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. 97 1788. (syn: Melochia carpinifolia J.C. Wendl.; Melochia conglobata Sessé & Moc.; Mougeotia nodiflora (Sw.) Kunth; Riedlea nodiflora (Sw.) DC.; Visenia nodiflora (Sw.) Spreng.);
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Fwd: Request for images of Melochia nodiflora : 1 post by 1 author. Pl find attached the photos of Melochia nodiflora.
It was observed at Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
As I could not retrieve my original photos immediately, I attach the photos taken from my Google photo account at lessor resolutions.
Thanks a lot, …, for new addition to efloraofindia.
Melochia nodiflora for validation from Howrah:: NS March 2020-05 : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (5)
This wild herb, flowering/fruiting in its last stages was recorded from ACJ Bose Botanical Garden, Howrah, West Bengal..
I think it should be Melochia nodiflora… please correct me, if required…!!
I guess ID is correct … .
              726 ID wild plant: 15 high res. images. Please ID wild plant, Location: Checkanurani Madurai Tamil Nadu INDIA
Altitude: 190fsl
Flower date: 20FEB2025, 10.20am
Habitat: wild moisture sloppy wasteland
Plant habit: medium erect branched shrub, hard cylindrical rough brownish stem 04cm diameter, hairy, purplish sprout, perennial
Height: 05 feet
Leaves: alternate heart shaped acute flexible wavy serrated margins, size upto: 08×4cm
Flower: axillary buds, whitish, fragrant diameter:04.5cm
Fruit:
Seed:
Melochia nodiflora Sw. Yes, it is Melochia nodiflora, dear …, thank you very much for ID my plant Yes, as per images at |
Melochia nodiflora (Introduced)
Updated on December 18, 2025