Malachra capitata (L.) L.

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Synonyms: Hibiscus capitatus (L.) Mabb.
Sida capitata L.
Urena capitata (L.) M.Gómez
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Status: Introduced
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Worldwide distribution: Native in Central and South America. Introduced in Senegal, DR Congo and India.
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Literature:

Hauman, L. (1963). Malvaceae Flore du Congo du Ruanda et du Burundi Volume X Page 190.


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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Malachra capitata
African Plant Database: Malachra capitata
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Malachra capitata
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Malachra capitata
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Malachra capitata
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iNaturalist: Malachra capitata
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Malachra capitata
JSTOR Plant Science: Malachra capitata
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Malachra capitata
Plants of the World Online: Malachra capitata
Tropicos: Malachra capitata
Wikipedia: Malachra capitata


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The DRC flora team (2026). Flora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Species information: Malachra capitata.
https://www.drcongoflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=263700, retrieved 19 June 2026

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