Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
1231422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Merr. & Chun

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 44 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230760



Common Names

  • Tonkin Oreocnide
  • Oreocnide tonkinensis
  • Oreocnide tonkinensis var. tonkinensis


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Uses & Benefits

Oreocnide tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreocnide tonkinensis has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocnide tonkinensis is a deciduous, woody climber, with twining stems and pinnate leaves. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position.

Where to Find Oreocnide tonkinensis

Oreocnide tonkinensis is native to Southeast Asia.

Oreocnide tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocnide tonkinensis?

Oreocnide tonkinensis

What is the natural habitat of Oreocnide tonkinensis?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

What are the common names of Oreocnide tonkinensis?

It is commonly known as Tonkin oreocnide, Tonkin oreocnide vine, and Tonkin oreocnide vine.

Species in the Urticaceae family

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References

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854853-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.