Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corallina
ID:
582961

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Sealy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Camellia : 132 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582293

Common Names

  • Camellia corallina
  • Coral Camellia
  • Coral Tea Plant

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Description

Camellia corallina (also called 'Coral 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 corallina 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 corallina is white, with a yellow center and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camellia corallina is an evergreen shrub that is native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist. The seeds should germinate in about 2-3 weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cutting moist and it should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Camellia corallina

Camellia corallina can be found in the forests of China and Japan.

Camellia corallina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camellia corallina?

Camellia corallina

What is the common name of Camellia corallina?

Corallina Camellia

What is the natural habitat of Camellia corallina?

Camellia corallina 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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Joseph Robert Sealy (1907-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sealy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829891-1: 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].