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The Portia Tree (Thespesia populnea) is a member of the Mimosaceae family and is native to a wide range of tropical regions including Aldabra, Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, and many other locations across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. Portia Tree (Latin: Thespesia populnea, family Mimosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Portia Tree is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Portia Tree is a member of the Mimosaceae family native to ALD, AND, ASS, BAN, BIS, and BOR. The Portia Tree thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Portia Tree grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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