Isopterygium tonkinense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinense
ID:
1585022
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth. & Paris) Y. Jia & S. He
Source:
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Journal of Bryology 41(1): 32.2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000044747
Common Names
- Isopterygium tonkinense
- Tonkin Isopterygium
- Tonkin Isopterygium Moss
Searching for Isopterygium tonkinense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isopterygium tonkinense (also called Tonkin Isopterygium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Vietnam, and Thailand. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and has long, slender stems with ovate-lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Isopterygium tonkinense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and wounds. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Isopterygium tonkinense has small, yellow-green flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and yellow. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and yellow.
Searching for Isopterygium tonkinense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isopterygium tonkinense is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It is best grown in moist, acidic soil in partial shade. It prefers a soil pH between 4.5 and 5.5. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores can be collected in late summer and sown in a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Isopterygium tonkinense
Isopterygium tonkinense can be found in moist, shady areas in Southeast Asia.
Isopterygium tonkinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isopterygium tonkinense?
Isopterygium tonkinense
What is the common name of Isopterygium tonkinense?
Tonkin Isopterygium
What is the habitat of Isopterygium tonkinense?
It is found in humid forests, especially in the understory of tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Isopterygium genus
Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum, Isopterygium gracile, Isopterygium gracilisetum, Isopterygium gracillimum, Isopterygium gunnii, Isopterygium hasimotoi, Isopterygium hookeriophilum, Isopterygium hygrophilum,
Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family
Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100478810: Based on data supplied by Bryonames