Melochia corchorifolia, commonly known as chocolateweed or wild shrub, is a fast-growing perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically reaches 1.5 to 2 meters in height and features slender, branched stems covered with fine hairs. The plant has ovate to lance-shaped leaves with serrated margins and produces small purple to pink flowers with five petals clustered in dense cymes.
Melochia corchorifolia thrives in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, wastelands, and cultivated fields. It contains various phytochemicals, including flavonoids, alkaloids, and triterpenes, which contribute to its uses across traditional and modern applications.
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