Pellionia tonkinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
473540
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 75: 926 (1928 publ. 1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472872
Common Names
- Pellionia Tonkinensis
- Tonkinensis Pellionia
- Tonkinen Pellionia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pellionia tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Pellionia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has white flowers and is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is found in forests, woodlands, and other shaded habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pellionia tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pellionia tonkinensis has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and feathery.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pellionia tonkinensis is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to prune the plant after flowering to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Pellionia tonkinensis
Pellionia tonkinensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Pellionia tonkinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pellionia tonkinensis?
Pellionia tonkinensis
What is the family of Pellionia tonkinensis?
Urticaceae
Where is Pellionia tonkinensis native to?
Vietnam
Species in the Pellionia genus
Pellionia sumatrana, Pellionia thorelii, Pellionia tonkinensis, Pellionia fruticosa, Pellionia pauciflora, Pellionia longipetiolata, Pellionia cephaloidea, Pellionia elatostemoides, Pellionia ronganensis, Pellionia donglanensis, Pellionia longzhouensis, Pellionia tsoongii, Pellionia retrohispida, Pellionia subundulata, Pellionia minima, Pellionia paucidentata, Pellionia griffithiana, Pellionia viridis, Pellionia funingensis, Pellionia pellucida, Pellionia brachyceras, Pellionia annamica, Pellionia mollissima, Pellionia tritepala, Pellionia calcifera, Pellionia laibinensis, Pellionia simianschanica,
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,
References
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:855088-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.