Camellia capitata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Orel, Curry & Luu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 315 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342677
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Camellia capitata (also called Capitate Camellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to China. It has ovate leaves and produces white flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in temperate and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia capitata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camellia capitata has white, fragrant flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Camellia capitata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established themselves.
Where to Find Camellia capitata
Camellia capitata is native to China.
Camellia capitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia capitata?
Camellia capitata
What is the common name of Camellia capitata?
Capitate Camellia
Where is Camellia capitata native to?
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
George Orel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orel' in the authors string.
Hong Truong Luu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luu' in the authors string.
Anthony S. Curry: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Curry' in the authors string.
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