Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
1048992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dop

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 730 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048330

Common Names

  • Leucothoe tonkinensis
  • Tonkin Leucothoe
  • Leucothoe tonkin

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Description

Leucothoe tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Leucothoe, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to East Asia, found in the mountain regions of China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, acidic soils in open woodlands and coniferous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leucothoe tonkinensis is an evergreen shrub that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It produces white, bell-shaped flowers in the spring and has attractive foliage in the summer. It is also used in bonsai and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucothoe tonkinensis has a bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothoe tonkinensis is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be grown in sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a sheltered spot. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Leucothoe tonkinensis

Leucothoe tonkinensis can be found in Southeast Asia, from Vietnam to Thailand.

Species in the Leucothoe genus

Leucothoe acuminata, Leucothoe affinis, Leucothoe ambigua, Leucothoe angustifolia, Leucothoe axillaris, Leucothoe bahiensis, Leucothoe breviflora, Leucothoe brevistipes, Leucothoe catesbaei, Leucothoe chapadensis, Leucothoe ciliata, Leucothoe coccinea, Leucothoe cordifolia, Leucothoe cusickii, Leucothoe davisiae, Leucothoe duckei, Leucothoe editorum, Leucothoe floribunda, Leucothoe fontanesiana, Leucothoe glandulosa, Leucothoe grayana, Leucothoe griffithiana, Leucothoe hirta, Leucothoe hispidula, Leucothoe ilicifolia, Leucothoe intermedia, Leucothoe itatiaiae, Leucothoe jamaicensis, Leucothoe katagherensis, Leucothoe keiskei, Leucothoe latifolia, Leucothoe laxiflora, Leucothoe mariana, Leucothoe martii, Leucothoe myrsinifolia, Leucothoe platyphylla, Leucothoe rhomboidalis, Leucothoe Eubotryoides, Leucothoe Paraleucothoe, Leucothoe secunda, Leucothoe spicata, Leucothoe spinulosa, Leucothoe subcanescens, Leucothoe tonkinensis, Leucothoe tschonoskii, Leucothoe walteri,

Species in the Ericaceae family