Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
420564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonati

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 540 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419896



Common Names

  • Tonkin Vandellia
  • Tonkin Vandellia
  • Tonkinensis Vandellia


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Description

Vandellia tonkinensis (also called Tonkin water-plantain, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vandellia tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vandellia tonkinensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a medium-length, thick stem. The seeds are small, black and triangular-shaped. The seedlings are medium-length and have a single, thick stem with small, triangular-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vandellia tonkinensis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Both methods should be done in a sheltered spot to protect the plants from strong winds.

Where to Find Vandellia tonkinensis

Vandellia tonkinensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in the northern and central parts of the country.

Vandellia tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vandellia tonkinensis?

Vandellia tonkinensis

What is the common name of Vandellia tonkinensis?

Tonkin Catfish

What is the habitat of Vandellia tonkinensis?

Slow-moving or standing waters

Species in the Vandellia genus

Vandellia tonkinensis, Vandellia thorelii, Vandellia longituba, Vandellia scapigera, Vandellia subulata, Vandellia punctata, Vandellia senegalensis, Vandellia saginiformis, Vandellia laotica, Vandellia latifolia, Vandellia hookeri, Vandellia clausa, Vandellia cerastoides, Vandellia diffusa, Vandellia stemodioides, Vandellia montana, Vandellia setulosa, Vandellia scutellariiformis, Vandellia brevipedunculata, Vandellia elata, Vandellia annamensis, Vandellia aplectra, Vandellia brucei, Vandellia cambodgiana, Vandellia chrysoplectra, Vandellia cleistandra, Vandellia delicatula, Vandellia eberhardtii, Vandellia eremophiloides, Vandellia harmandii, Vandellia humilis, Vandellia hypandra, Vandellia junciformis, Vandellia khaoyaiensis, Vandellia kiangsiensis, Vandellia macrobotrys, Vandellia macrosiphonia, Vandellia maxwellii, Vandellia megaphylla, Vandellia micrantha, Vandellia purpurea, Vandellia rivularis, Vandellia satakei, Vandellia stictantha, Vandellia stolonifera, Vandellia stricta, Vandellia subracemosa, Vandellia tectanthera, Vandellia vogelii, Vandellia yaoshanensis,

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810664-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].