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Portia Tree

Thespesia_populnea

Photo by Mick G
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25.9203, -80.1401

Field Notes

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.

Species ID Suggestions

Portia Tree / Indian Tulip Tree

Thespesia populnea

Comments (3)

Welcome @MichaelEdward ....
Thank you for your help.
The Tamil name is Poovarasu: பூவரசு
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2011

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