There are dark spots at the base of the portia tree’s flowers. The portia tree thrives in salty soil in mangrove swamps and along seashores.
Distribution
from Africa via Madagascar to South-East Asia
Species
over 300 species of hibiscus worldwide
Use
fibres for ropes and mats, dye from flowers and fruit, wood for furniture and boat-building, edible leaves and flowers, seeds used as a laxative
Distribution
from Africa via Madagascar to South-East Asia
Species
over 300 species of hibiscus worldwide
Use
fibres for ropes and mats, dye from flowers and fruit, wood for furniture and boat-building, edible leaves and flowers, seeds used as a laxative