Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
567171

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

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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.

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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

Species in the Moraceae family

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References