Bhend, Portia tree
Posted by Nandan Kalbag on April 28, 2015 in flowering season SM, Others | Comments Off on Bhend, Portia tree
| Scientific Name : |
Thespesia populnea |
| Family : |
Malvaceae |
| Common Name : |
Bhend, Portia tree |
| Description: |
| This large & fast growing tree is drought resistant & also salinity resistant. The tree is trimmed in a particular manner to get stout, long poles; which are used in rough construction work. Tender fruit if cut, exude yellow sap. The sap is a natural dye. |
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| Propagation : |
Seeds, stem cuttings |
| Longevity : |
Perennial |
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