Camellia chekiangoleosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 10: 131 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582277
Common Names
- Camellia chekiangoleosa
- Chekiang Oleosa Camellia
- Chekiang Oleosa Tea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Camellia semiserrata crassissima (Hung T.Chang & W.T.Shi) C.R.Parks & N.Yoshik. [invalid]
Description
Camellia chekiangoleosa (also called 'Chekiang Oleosa Camellia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Theaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam, and is found in forests and shrublands. It is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia chekiangoleosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible seeds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia chekiangoleosa is white with a yellow center, and is about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is small and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia chekiangoleosa is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Camellia chekiangoleosa
Camellia chekiangoleosa can be found in the forests of China.
Camellia chekiangoleosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camellia chekiangoleosa?
Camellia chekiangoleosa
What is the common name of Camellia chekiangoleosa?
Chekiangoleosa Camellia
What is the natural habitat of Camellia chekiangoleosa?
Camellia chekiangoleosa is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
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
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829886-1: 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].