10,751 observationsLeast Concern
Portia tree
Thespesia populnea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Malvaceae ›Genus: Thespesia
About
Thespesia populnea, commonly known as the Indian tulip tree, Pacific rosewood, or Portia tree /ˈpɔːrʃə/, is species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is a small tree or arborescent shrub that has a pantropical distribution, found on coasts around the world. However, the Portia tree is probably native only to the Old World, and may have originated in India. Nowadays, its wood is mainly used in making furniture because of its good ability...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Portia tree is Thespesia populnea.
- Portia tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Portia tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Portia tree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Portia tree belongs to the order Malvales.
- Portia tree belongs to the family Malvaceae.
- Portia tree belongs to the genus Thespesia.