Kleinhovia hospita
Guest Tree, Guest Tree
Also known as: Cattimarus hospitus (L.) Kuntze +1 more
- Cattimarus hospitus (L.) Kuntze
- Grewia meyeniana Walp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and the Pacific, Kleinhovia hospita (commonly known as Guest Tree) is a tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia, South-Central Pacific, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Caroline Is., Christmas I., Fiji, Hainan, India, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Nansei-shoto, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Taiwan, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Comoros, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.