Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
942748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 71: 139 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942086



Common Names

  • Tonkinensis palm
  • Tonkinensis rattan
  • Tonkinensis climbing palm


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Description

Deutzianthus tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Deutzianthus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall, with leaves up to 5 cm long. It is found in tropical rainforests, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Deutzianthus tonkinensis is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deutzianthus tonkinensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deutzianthus tonkinensis is a species of climbing palm native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Deutzianthus tonkinensis

Deutzianthus tonkinensis is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Species in the Deutzianthus genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-60510: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.