Status:
valid
Authors:
Aug.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 1071 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527381
Common Names
- Tonquin Alphonsea
- Tonquin Alphonsea
- Tonquin's Alphonsea
Description
Alphonsea tonquinensis (also called Tonkin Alphonsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alphonsea tonquinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Alphonsea tonquinensis var. coriacea Kessler
Alphonsea tonquinensis var. tonquinensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alphonsea tonquinensis has white flowers with a yellowish-green calyx. The seeds are small, ovoid, and brown. The seedlings are small and have a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alphonsea tonquinensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Alphonsea tonquinensis
Alphonsea tonquinensis is native to Vietnam.
Alphonsea tonquinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alphonsea tonquinensis?
Alphonsea tonquinensis
What is the common name of Alphonsea tonquinensis?
Tonkin Alphonsea
Where is Alphonsea tonquinensis native to?
Vietnam
Species in the Alphonsea genus
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,