Camellia cuspidata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kochs) Bean
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Trees & Shrubs Brit. Isles 1: 284 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582314
Common Names
- Camellia cuspidata
- Cuspidata Camellia
- Camellia Cuspidata
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Camellia cuspidata (also called Cuspidate Camellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Theaceae family. It is native to China and Vietnam, and grows in forests, thickets, and shrubberies. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Camellia cuspidata 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Camellia cuspidata var. trichandra (Hung T.Chang) T.L.MingCamellia cuspidata var. cuspidata
Camellia cuspidata var. chekiangensis Sealy
Camellia cuspidata var. grandiflora Sealy
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camellia cuspidata 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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Camellia cuspidata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height and width. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in the late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Camellia cuspidata
Camellia cuspidata can be found in the forests of China and Japan.
Camellia cuspidata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Camellia cuspidata?
Camellia cuspidata is native to China and Japan.
What is the average size of Camellia cuspidata?
Camellia cuspidata typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
What is the flower color of Camellia cuspidata?
Camellia cuspidata 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
William Jackson Bean (1863-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bean' in the authors string.
Julius Kochs (b.1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kochs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829896-1: 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].