Thespesia danis

Thespesia danis

Native to:
Ethiopia | Kenya | Somalia | Tanzania

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Thespesia
Species:
Thespesia danis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
yellow, purple

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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