Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
1581330

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.H.Pham

Source:

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Câycỏ Việtnam 1: 481 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042580


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Description

Dehaasia tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Dehaasia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil, and it can be found in humid montane forests and submontane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dehaasia tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dehaasia tonkinensis are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green with thin stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dehaasia tonkinensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Dehaasia tonkinensis

Dehaasia tonkinensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Dehaasia tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dehaasia tonkinensis?

Dehaasia tonkinensis

What are the common names of Dehaasia tonkinensis?

Tonkin laurel, Tonkin cinnamon, and Chinese cinnamon

Where is Dehaasia tonkinensis native to?

Vietnam, Laos, and China

Species in the Dehaasia genus

Dehaasia arunachalensis, Dehaasia rangamattiensis, Dehaasia acuminata, Dehaasia annamensis, Dehaasia assamica, Dehaasia brachybotrys, Dehaasia caesia, Dehaasia cairocan, Dehaasia candolleana, Dehaasia celebica, Dehaasia corynantha, Dehaasia cuneata, Dehaasia firma, Dehaasia gigantocarpa, Dehaasia hainanensis, Dehaasia hirsuta, Dehaasia incrassata, Dehaasia kerrii, Dehaasia kurzii, Dehaasia kwangtungensis, Dehaasia lancifolia, Dehaasia longipedicellata, Dehaasia longipetiolata, Dehaasia membranacea, Dehaasia palembanica, Dehaasia paradoxa, Dehaasia pauciflora, Dehaasia pugerensis, Dehaasia spectabilis, Dehaasia subcaesia, Dehaasia suborbicularis, Dehaasia sumatrana, Dehaasia sumbaensis, Dehaasia teijsmannii, Dehaasia titanophylla, Dehaasia tomentosa, Dehaasia turfosa, Dehaasia velutinosa, Dehaasia elliptica, Dehaasia tonkinensis, Dehaasia pilosa, Dehaasia bandaharensis, Dehaasia poilanei,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,