Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
1068179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Dode

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Dendrol. France 70: 67 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067517

Common Names

  • Pterocarya tonkinensis
  • Tonkin Wingnut
  • Vietnamese Wingnut

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Description

Pterocarya tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Pterocarya, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It has pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to China and is found in open woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocarya tonkinensis is an ornamental tree commonly used in landscaping. It is also used for its wood, which is used for furniture and other woodworking projects. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterocarya tonkinensis has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in spring. The winged seeds are produced in long, narrow, cylindrical clusters. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocarya tonkinensis is a tree that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they take root. Once established, Pterocarya tonkinensis requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pterocarya tonkinensis

Pterocarya tonkinensis is native to Vietnam.

Species in the Juglandaceae family

Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-16700211: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Louis-Albert Dode (1875-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dode' in the authors string.