Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
1263342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dop) P.H.Hô

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Cayco Vietnam 2(2): 1007 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262680

Common Names

  • Nymphoides tonkinensis
  • Tonkin Marshwort
  • Tonkin Water Snowflake

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Description

Nymphoides tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Nymphoides, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, yellow-green flowers and small, evergreen leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphoides tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nymphoides tonkinensis has small yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphoides tonkinensis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Nymphoides tonkinensis

Nymphoides tonkinensis can be found in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.

Species in the Nymphoides genus

Species in the Menyanthaceae family

Liparophyllum gunnii, Liparophyllum capitatum, Liparophyllum congestiflorum, Liparophyllum exaltatum, Liparophyllum exiguum, Liparophyllum lasiospermum, Liparophyllum latifolium, Liparophyllum violifolium, Menyanthes trifoliata, Nephrophyllidium crista-galli, Nymphoides rautaneni, Nymphoides subacuta, Nymphoides spongiosa, Nymphoides spinulosperma, Nymphoides sivarajanii, Nymphoides siamensis, Nymphoides quadriloba, Nymphoides planosperma, Nymphoides peltata, Nymphoides parvifolia, Nymphoides simulans, Nymphoides triangularis, Nymphoides geminata, Nymphoides humboldtiana, Nymphoides hastata, Nymphoides guineensis, Nymphoides fallax, Nymphoides hydrophylla, Nymphoides furculifolia, Nymphoides forbesiana, Nymphoides montana, Nymphoides minor, Nymphoides humilis, Nymphoides krishnakesara, Nymphoides indica, Nymphoides ezannoi, Nymphoides flaccida, Nymphoides beaglensis, Nymphoides elliptica, Nymphoides disperma, Nymphoides brevipedicellata, Nymphoides bosseri, Nymphoides cambodiana, Nymphoides coreana, Nymphoides aquatica, Nymphoides thunbergiana, Nymphoides cordata, Nymphoides milnei, Nymphoides tenuissima, Nymphoides elegans,

References