Camellia assimiloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sealy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 215 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582239
Common Names
- Camellia assimiloides
- Assimiloides Camellia
- Assimiloides's Camellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia assimiloides (also called Similar-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 assimiloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia assimiloides 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 assimiloides 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 assimiloides
Camellia assimiloides can be found in China.
Camellia assimiloides FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Camellia assimiloides?
Camellia assimiloides is native to China.
What is the size of Camellia assimiloides?
Camellia assimiloides is a small to medium-sized tree, growing to a height of about 10 m.
What is the soil type for Camellia assimiloides?
Camellia assimiloides prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
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
Joseph Robert Sealy (1907-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sealy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829878-1: 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].