Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tonkinense
ID:
331400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 203 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330732

Common Names

  • Urophyllum tonkinense
  • Tonkin Urophyllum
  • Tonkin-leaved Urophyllum

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Description

Urophyllum tonkinense (also called Tonkin Pyrola, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in moist forests, meadows, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Urophyllum tonkinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Urophyllum tonkinense has yellow flowers with 4 petals. Seed: The seed of Urophyllum tonkinense is small, round, and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Urophyllum tonkinense are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urophyllum tonkinense is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Urophyllum tonkinense

Urophyllum tonkinense is native to the tropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Urophyllum tonkinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urophyllum tonkinense?

Urophyllum tonkinense

What is the common name of Urophyllum tonkinense?

Tonkin Urophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Urophyllum tonkinense?

Urophyllum tonkinense is native to the island of Tonkin

Species in the Urophyllum genus

Urophyllum acuminatissimum, Urophyllum aequale, Urophyllum andamanicum, Urophyllum angustifolium, Urophyllum arboreum, Urophyllum argenteum, Urophyllum attenuatum, Urophyllum bataanense, Urophyllum bismarckii-momis, Urophyllum borneense, Urophyllum bracteolatum, Urophyllum britannicum, Urophyllum bullatum, Urophyllum calycinum, Urophyllum capitatum, Urophyllum capituliflorum, Urophyllum capituligerum, Urophyllum castaneum, Urophyllum caudatum, Urophyllum cephalotes, Urophyllum ceylanicum, Urophyllum chinense, Urophyllum congestiflorum, Urophyllum corymbosum, Urophyllum crassum, Urophyllum curtisii, Urophyllum cyphandrum, Urophyllum ellipticum, Urophyllum elliptifolium, Urophyllum elongatum, Urophyllum enneandrum, Urophyllum ferrugineum, Urophyllum fuscum, Urophyllum glaucescens, Urophyllum glomeratum, Urophyllum grandiflorum, Urophyllum grandifolium, Urophyllum griffithianum, Urophyllum heteromerum, Urophyllum hexandrum, Urophyllum hirsutum, Urophyllum johannis-winkleri, Urophyllum korthalsii, Urophyllum lasiocarpum, Urophyllum lecomtei, Urophyllum leucophlaeum, Urophyllum leytense, Urophyllum lineatum, Urophyllum longidens, Urophyllum longifolium,

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,