Camellia cordifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.P.Metcalf) Nakai
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 16: 692 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582296
Common Names
- Camellia cordifolia
- Heart-Leaf Camellia
- Heart-Leaf Tea Plant
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- Camellia cordifolia cordifolia [unknown]
Description
Camellia cordifolia (also called 'Heart-leaved 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 cordifolia 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 cordifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camellia cordifolia 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 cordifolia
Camellia cordifolia can be found in the forests of China and Japan.
Camellia cordifolia FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Camellia cordifolia?
Camellia cordifolia is native to China and Japan.
What is the average size of Camellia cordifolia?
Camellia cordifolia typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
What is the flower color of Camellia cordifolia?
Camellia cordifolia has white or pink flowers.
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
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Franklin Post Metcalf (1892-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.P.Metcalf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829893-1: 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].