Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinense
ID:
423082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dop

Source:
ksu

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 706 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422414

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Tonkinense
  • Tonkinense Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium tonkinense (also called Tonkin Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium tonkinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vaccinium tonkinense are small, white, and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium tonkinense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vaccinium tonkinense

Vaccinium tonkinense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Vaccinium tonkinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium tonkinense?

Vaccinium tonkinense

What is the family of Vaccinium tonkinense?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Vaccinium tonkinense?

Tonkin Vaccinium

Species in the Vaccinium genus

Vaccinium absconditum, Vaccinium acosta, Vaccinium acrobracteatum, Vaccinium acutissimum, Vaccinium adenandrum, Vaccinium adenanthum, Vaccinium adenochaetum, Vaccinium adenotrichum, Vaccinium affine, Vaccinium affinis, Vaccinium africanum, Vaccinium agusanense, Vaccinium aitapense, Vaccinium alainii, Vaccinium alaskaense, Vaccinium alatum, Vaccinium albicans, Vaccinium albidens, Vaccinium almedae, Vaccinium altiterrae, Vaccinium altomontanum, Vaccinium alvarezii, Vaccinium amakhangium, Vaccinium amamianum, Vaccinium amazonicum, Vaccinium ambivalens, Vaccinium ambyandrum, Vaccinium amoenum, Vaccinium amphoterum, Vaccinium amplexicaule, Vaccinium amplifolium, Vaccinium ampullaceum, Vaccinium andringitrense, Vaccinium angiense, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulosum, Vaccinium angustifolium, Vaccinium angustilimbum, Vaccinium antipodum, Vaccinium apiculatum, Vaccinium apophysatum, Vaccinium appendiculatum, Vaccinium apricum, Vaccinium arboreum, Vaccinium arbutoides, Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Vaccinium arcuatum, Vaccinium ardisioides, Vaccinium arenarium,

Species in the Ericaceae family