Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
1240421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) C.Y.Wu ex J.Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 34: 57 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239759



Common Names

  • Stewartia Tonkinensis
  • Tonkin Stewartia
  • Tonkin-Stewartia


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Description

Stewartia tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Stewartia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in forests, thickets, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stewartia tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stewartia tonkinensis has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stewartia tonkinensis is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height and has a spreading, rounded crown. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Stewartia tonkinensis

Stewartia tonkinensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.

Stewartia tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stewartia tonkinensis?

Stewartia tonkinensis

What is the common name of Stewartia tonkinensis?

Tonkin Stewartia

What is the natural habitat of Stewartia tonkinensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Vietnam

Species in the Theaceae family

Apterosperma oblata, Archboldiodendron calosericeum, Balthasaria mannii, Balthasaria schliebenii, Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Jie Li (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:988028-1: 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].