Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azalea
ID:
582914

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.F.Wei

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 6(4): 141 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582246

Common Names

  • Camellia azalea
  • Azalea Camellia
  • Azalea's Camellia

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Description

Camellia azalea (also called Azalea Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Theaceae family. It is native to East Asia. It is found in temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Camellia azalea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Camellia azalea 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 azalea 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 azalea

Camellia azalea can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Camellia azalea FAQ

What type of soil is best for Camellia azalea?

Camellia azalea prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Camellia azalea?

Camellia azalea prefers temperatures between 65-80°F.

How often should I water Camellia azalea?

Camellia azalea should be watered once a week.

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

Wei Zhaofen (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wei' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930896-1: 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].