Tonkin wingnut

Pterocarya tonkinensis (Franch.) Dode

Pterocarya tonkinensis is a tree species in the Juglandaceae family, reaching heights of up to 30 meters. It is native to Laos, Vietnam, and southern Yunnan, China.

Description

Pterocarya tonkinensis, described in 1929 by Dode, is a member of the Juglandaceae family. It is found in the regions of Laos, Vietnam, and southern Yunnan, China. Commonly known as the Tonkin wingnut, this tree is part of the genus Pterocarya and is endemic to the specified areas. The species has a global distribution but is primarily concentrated in its native range.