Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev. ex K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Fl. Camb., Laos & Vietn.18: 122 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197130
Common Names
- Tonkinensis Sindora
- Tonkinensis
- Tonkinensis Sindora
Synonyms
- Sindora tonkinensis A.Chev. [unknown]
Description
Sindora tonkinensis (also called Tonkin sindora, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China, Vietnam, and Laos. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 20 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and up to 30 cm long. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are small and round. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sindora tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sindora tonkinensis has yellow or orange flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong bean-like pod, about 2 cm long. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sindora tonkinensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. The plant should be grown in well-draining soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Sindora tonkinensis
Sindora tonkinensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Sindora tonkinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sindora tonkinensis?
Sindora tonkinensis
What are the common names of Sindora tonkinensis?
Tonkinensis, Tonkinensis Tree
What is the native range of Sindora tonkinensis?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Sindora genus
Sindora klaineana,
Sindora wallichii,
Sindora glabra,
Sindora supa,
Sindora tonkinensis,
Sindora coriacea,
Sindora echinocalyx,
Sindora laotica,
Sindora siamensis,
Sindora affinis,
Sindora beccariana,
Sindora bruggemanii,
Sindora galedupa,
Sindora inermis,
Sindora irpicina,
Sindora javanica,
Sindora leiocarpa,
Sindora sumatrana,
Sindora wallichii,
Sindora velutina,
Sindora stipitata,
Sindora javanica,
Sindora leiocarpa,
Species in the Fabaceae family