Camellia amplexifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & Chun
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 129 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582228
Common Names
- Camellia amplexifolia
- Amplexifolia Camellia
- Amplexifolia's Camellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia amplexifolia (also called Clasping-Leaf Camellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, and is often found in gardens and parks.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia amplexifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of tea oil. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin infections and respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia amplexifolia has white, pink, or red flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval leaves that are dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia amplexifolia is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m (13 ft) in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Camellia amplexifolia
Camellia amplexifolia can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Camellia amplexifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia amplexifolia?
Camellia amplexifolia
What are the common names of Camellia amplexifolia?
No common names
What is the natural habitat of Camellia amplexifolia?
It is found in forests of China
Species in the Camellia genus
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, Camellia hongkongensis, Camellia huana, Camellia ilicifolia, Camellia impressinervis,
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.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829877-1: 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].