Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
tonkinense
ID:
705384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 1: 865 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704717



Common Names

  • Glyptopetalum tonkinense
  • Tonkin Glyptopetalum
  • Tonkin Glyptopetalum


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Description

Glyptopetalum tonkinense (also called 'Tonkin Rose', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of pink flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Glyptopetalum tonkinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyptopetalum tonkinense has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyptopetalum tonkinense is a perennial herb with a creeping rootstock. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Glyptopetalum tonkinense

Glyptopetalum tonkinense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Glyptopetalum tonkinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyptopetalum tonkinense?

Glyptopetalum tonkinense

What is the family of Glyptopetalum tonkinense?

Thymelaeaceae

What is the common name of Glyptopetalum tonkinense?

Tonkin Glyptopetalum

Species in the Glyptopetalum genus

Glyptopetalum reticulinerve, Glyptopetalum acuminatissimum, Glyptopetalum angulatum, Glyptopetalum aquifolium, Glyptopetalum calocarpum, Glyptopetalum calyptratum, Glyptopetalum chaudocense, Glyptopetalum euonymoides, Glyptopetalum euphlebium, Glyptopetalum feddei, Glyptopetalum fengii, Glyptopetalum geloniifolium, Glyptopetalum gracilipes, Glyptopetalum grandiflorum, Glyptopetalum harmandianum, Glyptopetalum ilicifolium, Glyptopetalum lawsonii, Glyptopetalum loheri, Glyptopetalum longipedicellatum, Glyptopetalum longepedunculatum, Glyptopetalum marivelense, Glyptopetalum palawanense, Glyptopetalum poilanei, Glyptopetalum quadrangulare, Glyptopetalum rhytidophyllum, Glyptopetalum sclerocarpum, Glyptopetalum stixifolium, Glyptopetalum subcordatum, Glyptopetalum thorelii, Glyptopetalum tonkinense, Glyptopetalum zeylanicum, Glyptopetalum integrifolium, Glyptopetalum pallidifolium, Glyptopetalum vidalii, Glyptopetalum verticillatum,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,