Cupressus tonkinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
631488
Status:
valid
Authors:
Silba
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
J. Int. Conifer Preserv. Soc. 1: 23. (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630820
Common Names
- Tonkinensis Cypress
- Giant Cypress
- Giant Arizona Cypress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cupressus tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Cypress, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen conifer native to China and Vietnam. It grows up to 25 m (82 ft) tall and has scale-like leaves and small, yellow-brown cones. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil and is often used in gardens as a specimen tree or for windbreaks.
Uses & Benefits
Cupressus tonkinensis is used for its wood, which is used for making furniture, construction, and fencing. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cupressus tonkinensis has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small, brown, and cone-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cupressus tonkinensis is a fast-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 40 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be taken. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the autumn or spring, and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Cupressus tonkinensis
Cupressus tonkinensis can be found in Vietnam.
Cupressus tonkinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupressus tonkinensis?
Cupressus tonkinensis
What is the common name of Cupressus tonkinensis?
Tonkin cypress
What is the natural habitat of Cupressus tonkinensis?
It is native to Vietnam
Species in the Cupressus genus
Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii, Cupressus sempervirens, Cupressus tonkinensis, Cupressus torulosa, Cupressus torulosa, Cupressus madeirensis, Cupressus nivea, Cupressus rushforthii, Cupressus amoena, Cupressus hickelii, Cupressus hybrida, Cupressus ericoides, Cupressus fallax, Cupressus gansuensis,
Species in the Cupressaceae family
Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,
References
John Silba (1961-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Silba' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Cupressus tonkinensis Silba: Placement according to April 2023 Classification