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Thespesia

Thespesia

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A small group of tropical trees often found on coasts
  • noun
  • /θɛsˈpiːziə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Thespesia populnea, commonly known as the portia tree, is valued for its timber.

Examples

  • Many coastal communities rely on Thespesia trees to prevent erosion.

  • Botanists have identified several species within the genus Thespesia.

  • The Thespesia tree thrives in warm coastal areas.

  • Are there any Thespesias in this botanical garden?

  • Many coastal communities rely on Thespesia trees to prevent erosion.

  • The Thespesia populnea, commonly known as the portia tree, is valued for its timber.

  • Botanists have identified several species within the genus Thespesia.

Synonyms

genus Thespesia
vsThespesia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of tropical trees like the portia tree that grow in warm coastal areas

focuses on coastal occurrence rather than family or broad native range

Compounds

genus Thespesia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of tropical trees like the portia tree that grow in warm coastal areas

Thespesia populnea
  • Specialized
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A tropical coastal tree with heart-shaped leaves, bright yellow flowers, and seeds that make oil

Surface Forms

Thespesia singular
Thespesias plural

Etymology

Thespesia is a Latin scientific name probably taken from an older Greek name, as many plant names are. A helpful way to remember Thespesia is to notice the start thesp- and think of a 'thespian' or 'actor' on a stage of tropical, coastal trees, and that image links the name to this small group of tropical trees.