Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexifolia
ID:
582896

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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Description

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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Cultivation 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].