Thespesia Species, Aden Apple, Indian Tulip Tree, Milo, Pacific Rosewood, Portia Tree
Thespesiapopulnea
Synonym
Hibiscus
populneus
Malvaviscus
populneus
The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council has listed this species as a Category I invasive. It forms dense thickets which impoverish natural ...Read More
I planted thespesia from seed in 2003 thinking it was baby hawiian woodrose, they mislabled the seed and I didn't know what it was. Anyw...Read More
I am in mid central Florida, well away from coasts or swamps, with the exception of being flooded for weeks this year due to heavy rains ...Read More
Aden Apple, Seaside Mahoe, Portia Tree or Indian Tulip Tree (Thespesia populnea) is very invasive in mangrove swamps, mangrove swamp edge...Read More
This is a good tree for small gardens or patios. THe heart-shaped leaves are about 4 inches long. The short lived bell shapped flowers ar...Read More