Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Small drooping tree with yellow to orange hibiscuslike flowers. Leon levy native plant preserve plant listings thespesia. Its buoyant and hardy seed is adapted for oceanic dispersal. Names of thespesia populnea in various languages of the world are also given. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. The trees provide protection against wind, salt spray, and the hot sun. Antibacterial and antifungal activities of thespesia. Thespesia populnea pantropical tree of usually seacoasts sometimes cultivated as an ornamental for its.
Surprisingly, both flowers in todays photographs are of the same species, and perhaps even from the same tree. Thespesia populnea milo introduction milo thespesia populnea is one of the most important trees to pacific island peoples. Thespesia populnea, commonly known as the portia tree, is species of flowering plant in the mallow family, malvaceae. Thespesia populnea milo leaves are narrower than they are long, glossy, and smoothedged, while hau leaves are often almost round and hairy on the underside, sometimes with wavy or toothed edges. Thespesia populneoides flowers are yellow with a touch of red toward the base when in full bloom but turn red or pink following anthesis full bloom. Information about thespesia in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. This is an evergreen tree which is bushy when young but thins out with age. In present study antim icrobial activity of bark of this plant. Found out that insect happens to be the cotton stainer he of pyrrhocoridae which are a cosmopolitan family of pentatomomorphan bugs including about 65 genera and over 400 species. Chapter 5 results and discussion pharamacognostical study bark macroscopy study the bark of thespesia populnea were varies from 510 cm long, 35 cm width and 0. Originating in india nelson 1996, but a common plant of coastal strands across old world tropics willis 1973. Soland ex correa is a va lued multipurpose tree species.
Originally from the old world, the portia tree was brought to hawaii by early polynesian settlers. Thespesia populnea may be confused with hibiscus tiliaceus which was the topic of an earlier marvellous mallows. Thespesia populnea portia tree, aden apple, indian tulip tree. Thespesia populnea, commonly known as the portia tree. This species is doubtfully distinct from thespesia populnea, and so should have the same uses as detailed below. Thespesia populneoides is an evergreen tree growing to 10 m 32ft by 10 m 32ft at a fast rate. Thespesia populneoides has been considered a synonym of thespesia populnea by many botanists. Available formats pdf please select a format to send. Ex correa familymalvaceae was selected and it is having the major composition of flavonoids and the antibacterial activity of methanolic extract of thespesia populnea flowers was investigated by agar well diffusion method. Seed characteristics and germination of portia tree. This page was last edited on 16 august 2019, at 08. Thespesia populnea pantropical tree of usually seacoasts sometimes cultivated as an ornamental for its rounded heartshaped leaves and showy.
This page was last edited on 16 september 2018, at 19. Deterrent and antibiosis activity in thespesia populnea cav. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. This page was last edited on 24 december 2019, at 19. The shiny green leaves are generally oval or triangular in shape and range in size from 2 to 12 inches long. List of various diseases cured by thespesia populnea. Antibacterial and antifungal activities of thespesia populnea leaf. Thespesia populnea herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Smithsonian con tributions to botany, number 7, pages, 6 figures. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in thespesia populnea. Thespesia populnea is a diploid species with 26 chromosomes krishnappa and geetha 1977.
Thespesia populnea herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Thespesia populnea, otherwise known as portia tree, eden apple, pacific rosewood, or indian tulip tree, is a flowering species belonging in the malvaceae family. Seed characteristics of the multipurpose tree thespesia populnea malvaceae are reported, reasons for poor germination of the seeds analysed and methods for enhancing seed germination tested. Thespesia populnea malvaceae is a large tree found in the tropical regions and coastal forests of india. Deterrent and antibiosis activity in thespesia populnea. Definition of thespesia populnea in the dictionary. Known as milo in hawaii, this tree is often planted in front of buddhist temples. It is a small tree or shrub reaching a height of about 10 m and up to 60 cm in trunk diameter upon maturity. Thespesia populnea in the germplasm resources information network grin, u.
Thespesia populnea seaside mahoe this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. The species has been planted throughout the tropics and is naturalized in tropical climates throughout the world. However, the portia tree is probably native only to the old world, and may have originated in india. Thespesia acutiloba is similar to thespesia populnea except that leaves with three sharplypointed lobes. Antiinflammatory action of thespesia populnea fruits by.
Thespesia populnea, hibiscus populneus, seaside mahoe, portia. Karrunakaran1 1bharath university, selaiyur, chennai600 073, tamil nadu. It is a small tree or arborescent shrub that has a pantropical distribution, found on coasts around the world. Phytochemical analysis in the root and leaf of thespesia populnea. Antidiabetic activity of thespesia populnea bark and leaf extract against streptozotocin induced diabetic rats r.
Antiinflammatory activity of thespesia populnea fruits by membrane stabilization arun shirwaikar1, sarala devi2, e n siju3 1college of pharmacy, gulf medical university, ajman,u a e. The outer surfaces were dull brown or grey in color. Its leaves are simple and heartshaped, with a distinct tip. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. It is fastgrowing and its bole is short and often crooked.
Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word thespesia. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Pdf pharmacognostical studies on thespesia populnea leaf. The extracts were vacuum dried to yield the respective methanol met and aqueous extract aet. It generally reaches a height of 30 feet with a spread of 12 feet. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Dye removal of adsorption study in thespesia populnea seed. The leaves are heartshaped, with cupshaped yellow flowers that are produced intermittently throughout the year in warm climates. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Plants can be grown on sandy soils right by the coast, where they provide shelter from the wind and prevent soil erosion photograph by. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Ms analysis identified 37 metabolites among which sucrose, malic acid, and turanose were the most abundant.
Thespesia populnea linnaeus solander ex correa, ann. Cells of the isolate were gramstainpositive, aerobic, nonsporeforming, nonmotile and short rod. This manchineel forest reaches landwards to the lowerlying lagoonlike stretches with laguncularia forest which is mentioned under the mangrove vegetation. There are eighteen species in the genus thespesia but perhaps the best known and widely distributed one is the pantropic portia or milo thespesia populnea. Both belong to the family malvaceae but are relatively distantly related, thespesia being much closer to cotton genus gossypium. The house is situated on a three quarter acre elevated land with terraces down to a beautiful and swimmable beach, which is. The rich, dark wood is carved into beautiful bowls, tools, small canoes, and figures. It is an attractive ornamental with valued reddishbrown heartwood, but forms dense thickets and reproduces profusely. Antimicrobial activity of thespesia populnea soland. Portia tree is often used in traditional medicine, where the bark, root, leaves, flowers and fruits are all used to treat a range of ailments. Pulps of fresh fruits were applied for relief of migrane. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Information about thespesia populnea in the dictionary, synonyms and. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year.
Thespesia populnea, leaf macroscopy, leaf microscopy. Thespesia populnea health effects and herbal facts. General information milo is a member of the mallow family or malvaceae. Decoction of bark was given to treat diarrhoea and arthritis. The natural dyes separated from plants are of gaining interest as substitutes for synthetic dyes in food and cosmetics.
In this investigation pharmacognostic study was carried out. Thespesia populnea synonyms, thespesia populnea pronunciation, thespesia populnea translation, english dictionary definition of thespesia populnea. Cotton tribe, 1979 that there are significant discontinuities between the two sections. Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word thespesia populnea. Learn how to pronounce thespesia populnea and more about the thespesia populnea word at. Thespesia populnea grows throughout the bahamian archipelago as well as tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The genus is distributed from the south pacific through asia, africa, and the caribbean selected species. Thespesia populnea definition of thespesia populnea by the.
Fruit juices are used on rheumatism sprains, scabies, swellings, insect bites and warts. Enjoy unrestricted access to all content and features, including. The tahitians considered it sacred and grew it near places. The genus thespesia is a member of the malvaceae family, containing genera that are. Thespesia populnea is an herbal medicinal plant known for its therapeutics values in urinary and inflammatory disorders. Thespesia populnea bhendi tree plant finder greenplantswap. Found out that insect happens to be the cotton stainer he of pyrrhocoridae which are a cosmopolitan family of pentatomomorphan bugs including about 65 genera and over 400. Thespesia populnea portia tree question number question answer score 1. The generic name thespesia is derived from the greek thespesios, divine, referring to t. Evaluation of antibacterial activity, phenol and flavonoid. Thespesia populnea is an old world, tropical, coastal species that is often found in and. It is an attractive ornamental with valued reddishbrown heartwood, but.
The present study evaluated the phytochemical constituents, nutritional attributes, and the antioxidant capacity of the medicinal halophyte thespesia populnea. The genus is distributed from the south pacific through asia, africa, and the caribbean. Therefore, screening of alphaamylase inhibitors in medicinal plants has received much attention. Thespesia populnea definition of thespesia populnea by. The hibiscuslike 2 to 3 inch flowers are yellow with a maroon center. Milo thespesia populnea is one of the most important trees. Antibacterial and antifungal activities of thespesia populnea. The house is situated on a three quarter acre elevated land with terraces down to a beautiful and swimmable beach, which is protected by a coral re. There are 18 species of thespesia throughout the tropics. Thespesia populnea grows around fresh and saline wetlands, along coastal areas including dunes and human altered environments. Pharmacological actions of thespesia populnea relevant to. In the present study, thespesia populnea malvaceae bark was extracted with methanol and water. Thespesia populnea is an old world, tropical, coastal species that is often found in and around mangroves. Associated plant species milo is a tree of coastal regions of the tropical indian.
Phytochemical profiling, polyphenol composition, and. Oct 25, 2016 this page was last edited on 24 december 2019, at 19. How thespesia populnea is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Thespesia is a genus of flowering shrubs and trees in the hibiscus family, malvaceae, although within the family they are more closely related to cotton plants. Thespesia populnea is a fast growing small tree or large shrub. A novel endophytic actinobacterium, designated strain 8bxzj1t, was isolated from surfacesterilized branches of thespesia populnea collected from beilun estuary mangrove forest national nature reserve in guangxi, china, and examined by a polyphasic approach to determine its taxonomic position. Dataset on analysis of dyeing property of natural dye from.