Kleinhovia hospita

Timanga Tree, Guest Tree, Hospitality Tree

Message of the Flower

Joy in Fairyland

The Mother’s Comment

Light, smiling, effortless, it invites us to share its joy.

Colour

Pale pink, yellow

Family

Malvaceae

Cultivars

Not commonly known for cultivars due to its specific use and habitat.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small, typically in clusters

Flower Texture

Soft and delicate

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Lightly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Rough, with a somewhat hairy surface

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with a lighter underside

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Tree, can grow up to 15 meters tall

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Varies by climate, often seen blooming throughout the year in tropical climates

Climate

Tropical climates preferred

Water Requirements

Moderate, with increased needs in very hot conditions

Soil Type

Adaptable to a range of soil types but prefers well-drained soils

Temperature Ranges

Thrives in warm, tropical temperatures

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Not significantly prone to pests or diseases but monitor for common garden pests

Pollinators

Attracts bees and butterflies

Habitat

Native to tropical Asia and widely naturalized in other tropical regions

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides habitat and food for various insects and birds

Ornamental

Valued for its attractive foliage and clusters of pink flowers

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Bark fiber used in rope making

Endangered Status

No