Genus Thespesia (Noun)
Meaning
A small genus of tropical trees including the portia tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Thespesia is a small group of tropical trees that are commonly found in coastal areas.
- Thespesia populnea, also known as the portia tree, is a species within the genus Thespesia that is native to the tropical regions of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
- The genus Thespesia is characterized by its large, showy flowers and distinctive seed pods.
- Thespesia trees are often used as ornamental plants in tropical gardens due to their attractive foliage and vibrant flowers.
- The genus Thespesia is closely related to the genus Hibiscus, and the two genera share many similarities in terms of their morphology and growth habits.