Indian tulip tree

Thespesia populnea, commonly known as the Indian tulip tree, Pacific rosewood, or Portia tree /ˈpɔːrʃə/, is species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is a small tree or arborescent shrub that has a pantropical distribution, found on coasts around the world. However, the Portia tree is probably native only to the Old World, and may have originated in India. Nowadays, its wood is mainly used in making furniture because of its good ability...