Camellia brevistyla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hayata) Cohen-Stuart
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Meded. Proefstat. Thee 11: 67 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247037
Common Names
- Camellia brevistyla
- Brevistyla Camellia
- Camellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camellia brevistyla (also called Short-styled Camellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has white flowers and is found in moist, acidic soils, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia brevistyla is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia brevistyla var. microphylla (Merr.) T.L.MingCamellia brevistyla var. brevistyla
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia brevistyla is white or pale pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
CameLLIA brevistyla is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to take cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Camellia brevistyla
Camellia brevistyla is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found growing in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.
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
Combertus Pieter Cohen-Stuart (1889-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cohen-Stuart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829881-1: 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].