Observations in the Genus: Thespesia

Thespesia acutiloba

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Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Observed on: 16th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th March 2013
Likely ID: Thespesia acutiloba
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2
Description: Plant in the Malvaceae, with leaves like an ivy. The flowers buds remind of acorns as they grow from a smooth cup, which I assume is the calyx. A hint of an epicalyx is present.

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