Status:
valid
Authors:
Eberhardt & Dubard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 145: 631 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566503
Common Names
- Bleekrodea tonkinensis
- Tonkinensis Bleekrodea
- Bleekrodea Tonkinensis
Synonyms
- Teonongia tonkinensis Stapf [unknown]
- Streblus tonkinensis (Eberhardt & Dubard) Corner [unknown]
Description
Bleekrodea tonkinensis (also called Blechum pyramidatum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bleekrodea tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bleekrodea tonkinensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bleekrodea tonkinensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or by division of clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Bleekrodea tonkinensis
Bleekrodea tonkinensis can be found in Vietnam.
Bleekrodea tonkinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bleekrodea tonkinensis?
Bleekrodea tonkinensis
What is the common name of Bleekrodea tonkinensis?
Tonkin Bleekrodea
What is the habitat of Bleekrodea tonkinensis?
It is found in Vietnam
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