Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
463047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pit.) T.Yamaz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 48: 32 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462379

Common Names

  • Rhamnella tonkinensis
  • Tonkinensis Rhamnella
  • Tonkin Rhamnella

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Synonyms

  • Chaydaia tonkinensis Pit. [unknown]

Description

Rhamnella tonkinensis (also called Tonkin rhamnella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Rhamnella tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhamnella tonkinensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamnella tonkinensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Rhamnella tonkinensis

Rhamnella tonkinensis can be found in Southeast Asia.

Rhamnella tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnella tonkinensis?

Rhamnella tonkinensis

What is the common name of Rhamnella tonkinensis?

Tonkin Rhamnella

What type of plant is Rhamnella tonkinensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:718128-1: Based on the initial data import