Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
256044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 130 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255376

Common Names

  • Tonkinensis Oldenlandia
  • Tonkinensis Buttonweed
  • Tonkinensis Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Hedyotis tonkinensis (Pit.) P.H.Hô [valid]

Description

Oldenlandia tonkinensis (also called 'Tonkin Oldenlandia', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with white flowers and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oldenlandia tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oldenlandia tonkinensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oldenlandia tonkinensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Oldenlandia tonkinensis

Oldenlandia tonkinensis is native to Vietnam.

Oldenlandia tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oldenlandia tonkinensis?

Oldenlandia tonkinensis

What is the common name of Oldenlandia tonkinensis?

Tonkin Oldenlandia

What is the family of Oldenlandia tonkinensis?

Rubiaceae

Species in the Oldenlandia genus

Oldenlandia ascedens, Oldenlandia acicularis, Oldenlandia adscensionis, Oldenlandia aegialodes, Oldenlandia aemulans, Oldenlandia affinis, Oldenlandia apoensis, Oldenlandia arenarioides, Oldenlandia aretioides, Oldenlandia aridosa, Oldenlandia balfourii, Oldenlandia banksii, Oldenlandia bicornuta, Oldenlandia boscii, Oldenlandia brachypetala, Oldenlandia brachyphylla, Oldenlandia breviflora, Oldenlandia cana, Oldenlandia capensis, Oldenlandia capillipes, Oldenlandia capituligera, Oldenlandia chevalieri, Oldenlandia chiovendae, Oldenlandia ciliata, Oldenlandia ciliolata, Oldenlandia clausa, Oldenlandia comata, Oldenlandia contracta, Oldenlandia corymbosa, Oldenlandia cryptocarpa, Oldenlandia cyperoides, Oldenlandia debilis, Oldenlandia decipiens, Oldenlandia densiflora, Oldenlandia dinteri, Oldenlandia drymarioides, Oldenlandia duemmeri, Oldenlandia dusenii, Oldenlandia echinulosa, Oldenlandia erythraeoides, Oldenlandia fastigiata, Oldenlandia filicaulis, Oldenlandia filifolia, Oldenlandia flosculosa, Oldenlandia forcipitistipula, Oldenlandia friesiorum, Oldenlandia geophila, Oldenlandia grandis, Oldenlandia gregaria, Oldenlandia herbacea,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,