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Portia tree

Thespesia populnea

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇾🇪 Yemen

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Plants)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Malvales (Malvales)

Species

Thespesia populnea (Portia tree)

Names in Other Languages

French bois de rose d'Océanie

German Küsten-Tropeneibisch

Portuguese pau-rosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Portia tree?

The scientific name of Portia tree is Thespesia populnea. It belongs to the genus Thespesia.

What is the conservation status of Portia tree?

Portia tree (Thespesia populnea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Portia tree live?

Portia tree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, Taiwan, United States, Yemen.

What family does Portia tree belong to?

Portia tree (Thespesia populnea) belongs to the genus Thespesia, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

Is Portia tree endangered?

No, Portia tree (Thespesia populnea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Portia tree belong to?

Portia tree (Thespesia populnea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Thespesia — 1 Species

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Portia tree

Thespesia populnea

LC

Data verified March 2026

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