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Portia Tree

Thespesia_populnea

Description:

Small tree like plant of flowering plant in the mallow family, with heart shaped (lilac like) leaves and a white multi petaled flower with buds and seeds. "Hibiscus like" blossoms.

Habitat:

Near ocean beach area. Gravel and sand soil, full sun.

Notes:

Attractive small tree with many white flowers, no apparent scent.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Arun
Arun 12 years ago
Portia Tree / Indian Tulip Tree
Thespesia populnea Thespesia populnea


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3 Comments

Arun
Arun 12 years ago

Welcome @MichaelEdward ....

MichaelEdward
MichaelEdward 12 years ago

Thank you for your help.

Arun
Arun 12 years ago

The Tamil name is Poovarasu: பூவரசு

Mick G
Spotted by
Mick G

North Miami, Florida, USA

Spotted on Sep 17, 2011
Submitted on Sep 19, 2011

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