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Malvaceae
Thespesia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Thespesia populnea (Linnaeus) Solander ex Corrêa. Common name: Portia-tree, Seaside Mahoe. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Coastal strands, coastal berms, hammocks, disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of tropical Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: Paleotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl4, FNA6, K4, NS, POWO, S, S13, WH3, WI; Hibiscus populneus Linnaeus. Basionym: Hibiscus populneus L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Thespesia populnea - FNA6

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC

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image #1 of Thespesia populnea© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷
image #2 of Thespesia populnea© Bruce A. Sorrie | Original Image ⭷
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