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This name record (from Tropicos) is not included in version 1.1 of The Plant List. It is possible the same name is included from a different data source, to check this you can search for Melochia betonicifolia in version 1.1 of The Plant List.

Melochia betonicifolia Ruiz & Pavon ex Schum. is a synonym of Melochia pilosa (Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle

This name is a synonym of Melochia pilosa (Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle.

The record derives from Tropicos which reports it as a synonym (record 50197258) with original publication details: Fl. Bras. 12(3): 37 37 1886.